Postdoctoral Research Associate

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Gang Lab in Washington State University’s Institute for Biological Chemistry seeks a postdoctoral researcher to take the lead in understanding the uptake of pesticides from contaminated soils by Cannabis sativa plants and their subsequent distribution within the plant. This project is funded by the Washington State Department of Ecology in response to the discovery of residues of DDT and its breakdown products DDE and DDD in field soils used to grow C. sativa plants after products derived from those plants were shown to contain small levels of these pesticides. The postdoctoral researcher will perform growth chamber and greenhouse experiments associated with the project activities in Pullman, WA, working closely with IBC greenhouse staff. This individual will also work with staff members in WSU’s Tissue Imaging, Metabolomics and Proteomics Laboratory and a commercial partner lab to perform chemical analysis for DDT/DDE/DDD measurement for the soil and plant samples collected for the project with assistance from undergraduate student workers. The position will use interdisciplinary approaches to understand the timing, distribution and mechanisms of pesticide uptake by C. sativa . (hemp).

The position is initially available for one year, with additional appointment periods dependent on satisfactory progress and availability of continued funding. In addition to a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, the successful candidate will be encouraged to take part in the vibrant plant science and postdoc scholar communities at Washington State University. Furthermore, the region is well-known as a prime location for outdoor recreation.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry or related field.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Skillsets that will be utilized and developed include analytical/medicinal chemistry, metabolomics, and data analytics with R and Genstat, plant physiology, and mass spectrometry imaging.

• The competitive candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and leadership skills with an ability to work in teams and mentor junior scientists.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural , Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
 

Department Name:

Institute of Biological Chemistry

City, State, Zip:

Pullman WA 99163
 

Department Link:

Institute of Biological Chemistry | Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Annual Salary:

$50,000.00 - $75,000.00 | Commensurate upon qualifications and experience

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf .

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible

FTE:

100%
Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

This position has been re-posted. Applicants must submit their completed application by January 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume/CV

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