Post Doctoral Research Associate

New World Medical, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 56,008 - 68,455

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits
Supportive academic environment

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Chemistry and Environmental Science. The successful candidate will work on interdisciplinary projects involving polymer/organic synthesis and gene delivery. Responsibilities include conducting research, managing the lab, and supervising students. A Ph.D. in Chemistry and strong research motivation are essential. The position offers a starting salary of $62,232 annually and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

  • Strong motivation to pursue interdisciplinary research.
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct organic synthesis and polymer property research.
  • Serve as point of contact lab manager.
  • Assist in grant writing and peer-reviewed articles.

Skills

Proactive and independent research
Experience in chemical synthesis
Interdisciplinary research motivation
Strong writing skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department

Chemistry and Environmental Science

Reports To

Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Environmental Science

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Therecently established PLASTICS research lab in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is looking for a proactive and independent Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise and interest in polymer/organic synthesis and gene delivery. The researcher will work with the PI, Dr. Trevor Del Castillo on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of chemistry and medicine, involving organic synthesis, polymer characterization, and cell transfection in vitro and in vivo. The successful candidate will be excited to gain experience in setting up a lab in a newly renovated state-of-the-art lab facility and help train and guide early career graduate students.

Essential Functions
  • Organicsynthesis, polymer property and gene delivery research, serve as point of contact lab manager to advise graduate students in the PI's absence.
Additional Functions
  • Assisting the PI in writing grants and reports.
  • Preparing high-quality peer-reviewed articles under the direction of the PI.
  • Supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
Prerequisite Qualifications
  • Proactive and independent researcher with strong motivation to pursue interdisciplinary research.
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry.
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications and experience in chemical synthesis.
  • At the university discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, and 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 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, visit https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA

Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants, please fill out the online application, including a cover letter and your CV.

Contact Information

Assistant Prof. Trevor Del Castillo, PhD
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science
161 Warren St., Tiernan Hall 365
Newark, NJ 07102
E-mail: td342@njit.edu
https://people.njit.edu/profile/td342

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Post Doctoral Research Associate
Post Doctoral Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology • Newark (NJ)

On-site
USD 63,000
Comprehensive benefits
Mentorship opportunities
Research Associate
Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology • Center (IN)

On-site
USD 39,000 - 48,000
Summer Researcher
Summer Researcher

New Jersey Institute of Technology • Nebraska

On-site
USD 47,000 - 52,000
Hourly Laboratory Assistant
Hourly Laboratory Assistant

New Jersey Institute of Technology • Nebraska

On-site
USD 25,000 - 36,000
Post Doctoral Research Associate (Mathematical Sciences)
Post Doctoral Research Associate (Mathematical Sciences)

New Jersey Institute of Technology • Nebraska

On-site
USD 62,000 - 75,000
Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

IMDiversity • Piscataway Township (NJ)

On-site
USD 63,000 - 66,000
Health coverage
Vacation and leave
Retirement benefits
+3
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Research Associate
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Research Associate

H Net • Newark (NJ)

On-site
USD 43,000 - 51,000
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Research Associate
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Research Associate

H Net • New Jersey

On-site
USD 44,000
Postdoc Fellow: Chemical Biology & Endocrine Disruption
Postdoc Fellow: Chemical Biology & Endocrine Disruption

New Jersey Institute of Technology • Newark (NJ)

On-site
USD 63,000
Comprehensive benefits
Post- Doctoral Associate
Post- Doctoral Associate

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) • Maryland

On-site
USD 60,000 - 65,000