Position Summary

Michigan State University, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program. The research associate will investigate dioxin sorption mechanisms by soil components, bioavailability of sorbed dioxins, and have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative studies in spectroscopy, soil microbiology, and/or environmental toxicology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry, soil chemistry, geochemistry, or related areas. Excellent organic analytical skills for trace levels of persistent organic compounds and mechanism-based research experience are desirable but not required. The position is available immediately or until an appropriate candidate is selected. This project is funded for 2022-2027, and work will be performed in a collaborative atmosphere among Drs. Hui Li, Stephen Boyd, and Brian Teppen at Michigan State and Cliff Johnston at Purdue. The research associate appointment will be initially offered for one year, with renewals depending on satisfactory performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Envr/soil/geo chemistry, or related

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in environmental chemistry, soil chemistry, geochemistry, or related areas

Desired Qualifications

Excellent organic analytical skills for trace levels of persistent organic compounds and mechanism-based research experience are desirable but not required

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter (including description of qualifications and research interests)
2. CV (Curriculum vitae)
3. Names and contact information of three references.
4. Two Selected Publications

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

For more Information contact Brian Teppen (teppen@msu.edu

Review of Applications Begins On

10/26/2022

Summary of Health Risks

• Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue
• Risks that have been identified by Environmental Health and Safety, such as exposure to lead, chemotherapy, formaldehyde, asbestos, etc.
• 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and 14-C radiolabelled TCDD

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