Postdoc: PFAS Analysis & LC-MS/MS Expert

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in PFAS Analytical Chemistry. The role focuses on understanding ovarian responses to PFAS exposure, with duties spanning PFAS quantification by HPLC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, molecular analyses, and steroid hormone quantification.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and train graduate students in a collaborative setting within the Department of Animal Science.

Qualifications

• PhD in Reproductive Biology, Toxicology or related field.
• Experience in analytical chemistry, including HPLC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and chemical extraction techniques preferred.
• Experience with PFAS research and/or toxicology preferred.
• Experience with animal handling, exposure studies, and biological data collection preferred.
• Experience with molecular laboratory analyses, including western blotting and immunofluorescent staining preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis and coding in Python or R preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quantify PFAS using HPLC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.
• Conduct molecular analyses and steroid hormone quantification.
• Design experiments and assist in manuscript preparation.
• Maintain detailed research records and manage lab sample inventories.
• Train and mentor graduate students in a collaborative environment.

Skills

HPLC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

PFAS research

analytical chemistry

animal handling

molecular analyses

western blotting

immunofluorescent staining

Python

R

Education

PhD in Reproductive Biology, Toxicology or related field

Tools

Western blotting

Immunofluorescent staining

Job description

Iowa State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in PFAS Analytical Chemistry. The role focuses on understanding ovarian responses to PFAS exposure, with duties spanning PFAS quantification by HPLC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, molecular analyses, and steroid hormone quantification.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and train graduate students in a collaborative setting within the Department of Animal Science.