Post Doctoral Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 56,008 - 68,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to join the Endocrine Disruption and Chemical Biology Laboratory. The successful candidate will engage in research that addresses the effects of environmental chemicals on reproductive biology and toxicology.

This is a full-time position requiring a PhD in Chemistry or related fields. Responsibilities include designing experiments and mentoring lab members. The role offers an annual salary starting at $62,232. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments and interpret results.
• Write and contribute to manuscripts, grants, and abstracts.
• Mentor lab members and present at conferences.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Fluorescent microscopy

Biorthogonal chemistry

Genomic techniques

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Biochemistry

PhD in Molecular Biology

PhD in Toxicology

Job description

Overview

Reports To: Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Environmental Science

Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department: Chemistry and Environmental Science

Position Type: Staff

Position Summary: The Endocrine Disruption and Chemical Biology Laboratory (EDC Lab) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Bargaining Unit: AFT-UCAN

Salary Information

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: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.