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 bridgesreproductive biology, toxicology, and sustainable chemistry to study themechanisms by which environmental chemicals act as endocrine disruptors. Specifically,we combine chemical biology techniques with in vitro mouse models of thefemale reproductive system to study environmentally relevant mixtures of chemical toxicants.

This position is funded for two years with potential torenew based on funding.

Weare seeking a postdoc to work on chemical biology projects in the laboratory. Theideal candidate will bring skills that complement the current expertise of thelab and will contribute to ongoing projects. Preferred skills include organicsynthesis, fluorescent microscopy, biorthogonal chemistry, and/or genomictechniques 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

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary range for this position is $62,232.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

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