POSITION ANNOUNCMENT
Postdoctoral Research Associate- Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology/Nanotoxicology
University of Kentucky, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Lexington, KY
A postdoc is needed for a study investigating the uptake, trophic transfer and adverse effects of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in earthworms and amphibians. The successful applicant will become engaged as a part of an interdisciplinary research team investigating the fate of nanomaterials in the environment and environmental impacts of nanotechnology at multiple levels of biological/ecological organization. The postdoc will gain experience applying advanced analytical, genomic and imaging techniques including inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry coupled to laser ablation and flow field flow fractionation/size exclusion chromatography, real time-PCR, electron microscopy and synchrotron based x-ray microspectroscopy. The applicant should have (or be near completion of) a PhD in an environmental, agricultural or life science and interest in environmental aspects of nanotechnology.
The following areas of expertise are highly desired but are not necessarily required. The successful applicant will gain additional experience in one or more areas where experience is lacking.
- Conducting toxicity assays, especially in earthworms or amphibians
- Analytical experience, especially with metals and metal speciation
- Imaging experience, especially with electron microscopy, x-ray fluorescence, or laser confocal microscopy
- Molecular biology/biochemistry experience, especially real-time PCR and biomarkers of oxidative stress
- Experience with synthesis, modification and characterization of nanomaterials
The initial appointment will be for one year and will be renewable based upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
Please e-mail any questions or your CV, cover letter and two references to:
Jason M. Unrine
Assistant Research Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky
Jason.Unrine@uky.edu
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