Postdoctoral Research Associate - Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to research projects and join the department’s intellectual and social life. You will conduct research and work with your mentor to develop your own projects while engaging in career development activities.

The position emphasizes participation in lectures and colloquia and collaboration within the department, with base duties outlined and no required specific prior work experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research.
• Participate fully in the intellectual and social life of the department.
• Develop your own research projects and participate in career development activities.

Education

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Job description

Position Summary

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will be expected to participate fully in the intellectual and social life of the department, contribute to our lecture programs and colloquia, and develop your own research projects. Your duties will include conducting research. We plan that your primary faculty mentor will be Professor Roger Michaelides. During this appointment you are encouraged to participate in career development activities.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Job Description

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Education

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Not Applicable

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.