Post Doctoral Research Associate - Environmental Health Sciences

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Environmental Health Sciences to contribute to NIH-funded toxicology projects. The role involves experimental design, conducting toxicity studies, data collection and analysis, and disseminating results through publications and presentations.

The successful candidate will oversee data collection, manage research assistants, and work with fish populations and cell culture systems, including zebrafish toxicology work and microscopy.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in toxicology, biology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience with cell culture and/or zebrafish toxicology research.
• Experience in the use of statistical analysis software.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to wear proper personal protective equipment when needed (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses).

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of protocols and experimental designs.
• Conduct toxicity experiments on PFAS chemicals.
• Maintain and breed fish populations and/or cell culture lines for experiments.
• Oversee planning and management of data collection.
• Perform statistical analysis of data.
• Disseminate evaluation results through peer-reviewed publications and oral presentations.
• Supervise undergraduate/graduate research assistants.
• Work with microscopy.

Job description

Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate - Environmental Health Sciences

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Public Health/ Health Sciences

Department: Environmental Health Sciences

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule:Full Time

Work Arrangement:Onsite

Job Summary

Conduct toxicology research to meet the aims of NIH-funded research. Will assist in experimental design, and will carry out experiments, data collection, data analysis, and prepare written and oral dissemination of result.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development of protocols and experimental designs.
• Conduct experiments on toxicity of PFAS chemicals.
• Contribute to maintenance and breeding of fish populations and/or cell culture lines to be used in these experiments.
• Oversee planning and management of data collection.
• Perform statistical analysis of data.
• Disseminate evaluation results through peer-reviewed publications and oral presentations.
• Supervise undergraduate/graduate research assistants.
• Work with microscopy.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in toxicology, biology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience with cell culture and/or zebrafish toxicology research.
• Experience in the use of statistical analysis software
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be willing to wear proper personal protective equipment when needed (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with handling and properly disposing of biohazards and hazardous waste.

Additional Details

Some work will be conducted in a hot (80-85 F) and humid environment.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases. Requires standing for extended periods of time and/or use of protective gear.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

M-F, flexible

Salary Information

UMass Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $62,838 and $66,287 for this position.