Postdoctoral Scholar

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Number PDS-CHEM-06-23
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Chemistry
Department Homepage https://chemistry.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department CHEMISTRY, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Working Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Salary Range $56,000 - $57,300
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholars
Job Category Postdoctoral Scholars
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Chemistry is one of 16 departments in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University. The department has 27 research and teaching faculty; it offers BS, BA and MS degrees and a PhD through participation in the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in the Biological Sciences (IDPBS) and strong collaborative ties with faculty members at the Brody School of Medicine. The department has access to analytical and instrumental services via the Pharmaceutical Development Center of Excellence.
Additional information about the Chemistry Department (http://www.ecu.edu/chem/), East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute (http://www.ecu.edu/ecdoi/), the Brody School of Medicine (http://www.ecu.edu/med/), and ECU (http://www.ecu.edu/ecu/about.php) may be found at the links provided. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina (http://www.visitgreenvillenc.com/), approximately 85 miles east of Raleigh and 90 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and the Outer Banks.
Job Duties
The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of protein misfolding and amyloid formation. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of sample preparations, and solution and solid-state NMR experiments for structural characterization of cytotoxic oligomers and fibrillar protein aggregates. Duties include:hypothesis development, literature review, collection of pilot data, report writing, and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and multivariate statistics, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including bio safety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.
Approximately 90% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to Research.
Approximately 10% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students in the laboratory.
Minimum Education/Experience
English Proficiency.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
PhD in Chemistry or closely related field.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Previous experience on protein solution or solid state NMR and cryo-EM
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through People Admin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter, and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one year period.
Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at:
http://www.ecu.edu/postdoctoralaffairs/
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 08/08/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 08/15/2023
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/63557
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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