Postdoctoral Associate- Environmental Analytical Chemistry and Toxicology Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Postdoctoral Associate

• Environmental Analytical Chemistry and Toxicology
  Duke University, United States
  about 2 hours ago

Location:

Durham, NORTH

CAROLINA

Deadline:

11 May 2025
Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment

• Durham

Position ID:

Duke

• NSOE-Durham
• POSTDOC_STAPLETON [#29984]

Position Title:

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America [map ]

Subject Areas:

Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health / Environmental Toxicology
Epidemiology

Appl Deadline:

2025/05/11 11:59PM (posted 2025/04/30, listed until 2025/05/11)

Position Description:

Apply Position Description
A postdoctoral associate is needed to assist an NIH funded research project investigating impacts of brominated flame retardant exposure on placental thyroid hormone regulation. The candidate will be expected to work in a team setting with other research staff and PhD students supporting the Project

HOPE 1000

pregnancy cohort. The candidate will be expected to conduct independent research and experiments that involve in vitro thyroid enzymatic activity assays, and analyses of gene expression in archived tissues. Other duties will depend on the Scholar’s prior experience but may include sample analyses, data analysis, or supervising and mentoring students.
The postdoc will receive dedicated mentoring and training and have opportunities to develop independent research, present at professional conferences, and for grant funding.
Highly desirable areas of prior experience include:

• Experience with in vitro experiments, metabolism assays, and real-time PCR methods.
• Research experience in sample collection and analysis for organic contaminants or biomarkers of exposure using mass spectrometry
• Experience with epidemiologic study design and implementations, particularly working with study participants
• Data management experience and statistical expertise, particularly related to environmental mixtures

TERM:

1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in analytic or environmental chemistry, environmental health, toxicology or epidemiology. The successful candidate should be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PROJECTED START DATE

The position is available immediately with a preferred start date by June 1, 2025.
Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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Further Info:

Stapleton Lab