Post Dr Assoc

The Johnson Lab is seeking to welcome a postdoctoral research associate to the group who specializes in metabolomics with experience in novel metabolite discovery and comparative metabolomics.This researcher would work across multiple projects that aim to understand the precise mechanisms that define how infant diets contribute to gut microbial metabolism.Main responsibilities would include acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting metabolomics data from microbiome samples, methods development, working with graduate students, manuscript preparation and the potential to follow up on observations in research models depending on the interest of the individual.

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD in chemistry, chemical biology, molecular biology or any relevant fields with a dissertation that includes a focus on microbial or mammalian metabolism.
• Ability to operate liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems
• Experience with comparative metabolomics
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lipid biochemistry desired
• Experience handling microbiome/microbial samples
• Expereince working with milk samples

TO APPLY: Applications and materials must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27695

Please upload the following materials:

• a cover letter;
• curriculum vitae;
• the names and contact information of three (3) professional references;

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pay Range:

$61,008.00 – $87,000.00

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

• Unique applicable skills.

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2024-05-30

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Minimum Salary: 31200.00
Maximum Salary: 31200.00
Salary Unit: Yearly