Postdoctoral Research Associate

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU SPOKANE CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine invites applications for a temporary, full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The focus of our research program is to study DNA damage responses, immune responses, and how these stress responses relate to aging and cancer development. We use C. elegans, mammalian cells, and mice as model systems. Our current work includes the following three areas: age-related alterations in neuroimmune regulation, roles of collagens in stress resistance and longevity, and age-dependent oncogenesis. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to plan and conduct experiments to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in neuroimmune regulation, aging, or oncogenesis. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for data collection, analysis, report, and manuscript preparation for publications.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a recent Ph. D degree in molecular biology, genetics, immunology, neurobiology, biochemistry, or other related area of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior research experience with C. elegans.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Name: Department of Translational Medicine & Physiology

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA

Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu

Annual Salary: $54,840-$66,600 commensurate with experience.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

FTE: 100%

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position with an initial 1-year appointment. Renewal is dependent performance, mutual acceptance and available funding

Screening Begin Date: February 13, 2023, open until filled

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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