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Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

Alcorn State UniversityLorman, MS, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title :

Postdoctoral Associate

FLSA Status : Salaried Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range :

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status : Full Time

Department :

Chemistry and Physics

Job Summary :

The incumbent contributes to ongoing research.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

  • Understanding of the specific research domain to which assigned
  • In-depth knowledge of experimental design, data collection, and analysis techniques
  • Knowledge of and experience with current scientific integrity principles
  • Familiarity with current research and trends
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
  • Strong computer and software skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results to the field
  • Ability to work with others in collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated ability to secure grants and funding for research is a plus

Essential Job Functions :

  • Work as part of a team, performs research, writes manuscripts, and presents their findings at local and national professional, scientific and academic conferences
  • Assist in writing progress reports, grant proposals
  • Conducts literature reviews and summarizes findings
  • Complies with and contributes to development and implementation of experimental work plan, laboratory biosafety plan and the Chemical Hygiene Plan for a Radiochemical Lab and Biological Safety Level II facility
  • Collaborates effectively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists on activities and training pertaining to attainment of research objectives within and outside Alcorn State University
  • Participates in all phases of project execution including planning, designing, coordinating, collaborators meeting, conducting literature reviews, data analysis and ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines
  • Provides technical presentations and assists other lab members with experiments as required. May mentor research assistants and students
  • Develops methods and optimizes data collection and analysis using analytical methods such as HPGe detector, ITLC / Radio-TLC, NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Raman Scattering, TEM, SEM, DLS / Zeta Potential, HPLC, and ICP-OES
  • Maintains the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required, cleanliness, and order and organizes required research supplies and records
  • Qualifications :

  • Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation).
  • Experience with ICP-OES, HPLC, NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Raman Scattering, TEM, SEM, DLS / Zeta potential is a plus
  • Experience with molecular and cellular biology approaches and a strong interest in computational modeling or related disciplines appropriate to the position is a plus.
  • Formal training in Chemistry and Radiochemistry
  • Experience with handling radioactivity and / or fundamental understanding of ionizing radiation
  • Expertise in synthetic chemistry and nanostructures approaches
  • Experience with gamma counting and / or multichannel analyzers (MCA), and ITLC / Radio-TLC methods
  • Licensing and Certifications :

    N / A

    Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds :

    Occasionally

    Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds :

    Occasionally

    Travel : Occasionally

    Extended Work Hours :

    Occasionally

    Posting Number : S1132

    Location : Lorman

    Open Date : 06 / 25 / 2025

    Open Until Filled : Yes

    EEO Statement :

    Alcorn State University

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination

    Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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