Post-Doctoral Researcher (Environmental Chemistry / Toxicology)

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Lydy Lab is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to examine the fate and effects of current-use pesticides in aquatic systems. You will develop methods to detect pesticides in water, sediment, invertebrates and fish, and assess exposure impacts on salmon rearing.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in toxicology or environmental chemistry, hands-on experience with GC-MS or LC-MS, and skills in data analysis and scientific writing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in toxicology, environmental chemistry, or related field.
• Experience developing methods for detection of pesticides in environmental media.
• Demonstrated record analyzing data, writing results, and publishing scientific manuscripts.
• Proficiency programming or coding in R.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for detection of pesticides in water, sediment, invertebrates and fish.
• Assess impacts of pesticide exposure on salmon rearing.
• Publish results in scientific manuscripts.
• Work independently and in a team within an analytical chemistry lab.

Skills

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in toxicology or environmental chemistry

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

R programming

Job description

Job description: The Lydy Lab (www.aquatictox.siu.edu/) at Southern Illinois University is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to examine the fate and effects of current-use pesticides in aquatic systems. Responsibilities include developing methods for detection of target pesticides in water, sediment, invertebrates and fish and understanding the impacts pesticide exposure on rearing salmon. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in environmental chemistry or toxicology with hands-on experience developing analytical methods and quantification using GC-MS or LC-MS-MS. The aquatic toxicology facility at SIU houses a well-equipped analytical chemistry lab as well as a large modern aquatics facility. Carbondale is in a scenic portion of the state, and is near several state parks and national refuges, including the Shawnee National Forest.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in toxicology, environmental chemistry, or related field
• Experience developing methods for detection of pesticides in environmental media
• Demonstrated record analyzing data, writing results, and publishing scientific manuscripts
• Proficiency programming or coding in R
• Experience with pesticide analyses using GC-MS and LC-MS
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to stay on schedule and meet deadlines

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.