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RTI is a leader in multi-disciplinary research to address complex problems that impact human health. A historical strength, led by RTI’s Exposure and Protection (E&P) Group, has been its focus on inhalation exposure assessment and corresponding effects on human health through basic and applied research. Our research program focuses on understanding the characteristics of the aerosol as well as the health outcomes following exposure. These are complemented by strong collaborations in exposure measurement and modeling, particle and chemical speciation, computational modeling, data analytics, and therapeutic drug delivery.
We are seeking to grow our research program by expanding our microbiology capabilities and expertise to the area of microbiome research. To help grow these efforts, we are seeking a creative, dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to assist with this strategic area of research and eventually become a leader in your specific research area of interest.
The postdoctoral fellow will participate in existing projects and lead research to study microorganisms especially the microbiome and microbial products of potential aerosol threats and the impact of these insults on the host microbiome. This will include using standard microbiological techniques for the growth of microorganisms to assess the population, extraction techniques for obtaining the microbiome from multiple matrices, nucleic acid extraction, performing biochemical assays for the assessment of microbial products, molecular methods including PCR, ddPCR, and sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis.
Responsibilities
You will be expected to work with senior researchers to:
- Develop research concepts.
- Assist in current research studies.
- Assist with external proposals, funded projects, and dissemination of results through journal publications and conference presentations.
- Foster collaborations with internal and external research collaborators.
- Identify gaps in research knowledge and emerging research topics that could lead to the development and implementation of new research programs.
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated success working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative, and scientifically driven environment. You will have the opportunity to work as part of large, multidisciplinary teams and grow to have a leadership role. You will perform all these duties keeping equity and environmental justice as a priority.
Benefits:
- Advance your skills and experience in a cutting-edge research and development program.
- Gain experience in both contract- and grant-based research studies.
- Build scientific and proposal writing skills under the mentorship and direction in a diverse and highly-experienced scientific environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to a broad range of multi- and trans-disciplinary research.
- Includes health care, paid leave, numerous lifestyle perks, and 401k contributions.
Qualifications
- PhD. in microbiology, or related discipline, with strong experience in microbiome research.
- Highly motivated and detail-oriented researcher with strong communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of sequencing methods and bioinformatics.
- Skilled scientific and technical writer.
- Demonstrated experience in associated biospecimen collection, library preparations, sequencing, and analysis techniques.
- Demonstrated understanding of microbiome pipeline of analysis and associated software.
Preferred:
- Experience with writing proposals for external or internal funding.
- Experience with implementation of science research.
EEO & Pay Equity Statements
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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.
RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range
$58,000 -$75,000
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