Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:

Chemistry and Environmental Science

Reports To:

Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Environmental Science

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

The Endocrine Disruption and Chemical Biology Laboratory (EDC Lab) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join our team in Summer 2023. Our research bridges reproductive biology, toxicology, and sustainable chemistry to study the mechanisms by which environmental chemicals act as endocrine disruptors. Specifically, we combine chemical biology techniques with in vitro mouse models of the female reproductive system to study environmentally relevant mixtures of chemical toxicants. This position is funded for two years with potential to renew based on funding.

We are seeking a postdoc to work on chemical biology projects in the laboratory. The ideal candidate will bring skills that complement the current expertise of the lab and will contribute to ongoing projects. Preferred skills include organic synthesis, fluorescent microscopy, biorthogonal chemistry, and/or genomic techniques such as Chip-seq and scRNA-seq.

Essential Functions:

• This position works independently under the guidance of, and in conjunction with, the Principal Investigator in accomplishing the goals of the laboratory.

• The postdoctoral research assistant will design and execute experiments, interpret results, write and contribute to manuscripts/grants/abstracts, present at conferences, receive mentorship from the PI, provide mentorship to lab members, and be a part of an inclusive environment that supports creativity, professional development, and scientific discovery.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, or a relevant scientific discipline.

• Ability to work independently and as a team.

• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:

AFT-UCAN

FLSA:

Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• A cover letter that includes an explanation of their interest in the lab and long-term goals and a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement.

• Resume (CV).

• The names and contact information for three references.