Job Title: Research Associate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Chemistry & Biomolecular Science

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Assistant Professor (PI)

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

A postdoctoral research position in Chemical Biology is available in Professor KaHo Leung's lab. (https://autumnkaholeung.wixsite.com/leunglab

Position Summary: A postdoctoral research position in chemical biology; conducting independent research in the development of subcellular imaging reporters (includes design, synthesis, and characterization of chloride reporters) and cell pathway study. Includes conducting experimental research, recording and analyzing data and producing reports and articles based on experimental results and observations; assisting the PI in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the research lab.

General Purpose: Experimental research that supports the goals and fulfills the requirements of an NIH supported research grant in the area of chemical biology

Remote Work Days- This is a full time on Campus position with zero remote workdays.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct research experiments in the field of Chemical Biology
• Collect and analyze experimental data, documenting results and observations
• Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
• Draft periodic sponsor required reports on research and contracted goals
• Assist PI to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the research lab

Health & Safety: All staff have a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff are therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to initiate tasks and work well independently
• Ability to engage in collaborative team work
• Data management: expertise in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from common analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, NMR, imaging, RT-PCR, western blot
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); Strong writing and editorial skills: ability to independently handle the preparation of sponsor reports and research manuscripts

Education:

Minimal Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or closely related field combined with strong publication record

Experience:

Minimal Experience: Significant experimental experience with organic synthesis, fluorescence imaging, cell culture, western blot, RT-PCR, etc. is preferred, though all disciplines are welcome.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is expected to adhere to University policies.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

• All employees are required to be full vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start of employment