Postdoctoral Research Associate

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
March 29, 2026.

Available Title(s): 306- - Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term: 12 Month

The Shartau Lab in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our growing team. One of the lab’s key research areas is to investigate the role of acid-base physiology in the adaptations that enable fish and aquatic organisms to cope with environmental stressors and changes within their habitat.

The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in projects to characterize the cellular mechanisms of intracellular acid-base regulation in key tissues (e.g., heart, liver) during fish development, examine how acid-base regulation is shaped by ontogeny and modulated by aquaculture-relevant and climate-linked stressors. Core objectives include analyzing gene and protein expression variation across a range of environmental conditions, linking variation in omics patterns to metrics of individuals’ whole-organism performance, and detailed analysis of the effects of acid-base stress on biochemical functions that vary in expression across developmental stages.

This is a full-time (100% FTE),
temporary appointment. This position is overtime-eligible.

This is a temporary position that is renewed on an annual basis. Appointment renewal is dependent on continued funding and project needs.

$65,000 - $70,000 – Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

• Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or other relevant field by start of position.
• Expertise in developmental animal physiology.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with R programming language.

• Experience with molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics.
• Use of aquatic animals and experience with aquarium systems.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts.

May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

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College of Arts and Sciences

School of Biological Sciences

Pullman, WA

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position and a brief statement of research interests/experiences and career goals as they relate to this position
• Curriculum vitae
• Up to two (2) published publications

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Ryan Shartau rtau.

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

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Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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