Postdoctoral Research Associate - Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

Washington University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will participate in the intellectual and social life of the department, contribute to lecture programs and colloquia, and develop their own research projects.

Mentorship by Professor Roger Michaelides, opportunities for career development, and base pay commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal degree required.
• No specific certification or professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.
• Driver's license not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research as part of the assigned project.
• Contribute to department lecture programs and colloquia.
• Develop and pursue own research projects.
• Participate in career development activities.

Education

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

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

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.

Job Description

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

Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. 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

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