Post Doctoral Researcher

The University of Alaska Southeast, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to help carry out research on the "One Health Community-based Toxicant Assessment for Select NW Alaska Residents:
Environmental Contaminants".

The postdoc will be responsible for collecting samples from subsistence foods donated by community members and analyzing data on organic and inorganic contaminants in traditional foods. The postdoc will be responsible for arranging field logistics to remote communities, collecting and processing sub-samples of fish and other biota harvested for subsistence, conducting public outreach to community members to present findings and be responsive to community concerns.

The fellow will conduct original research using contaminant data generated from community samples. The fellow will also share and communicate summaries and research findings to Tribal and other partners and communities. Specific duties include:

* Arranging logistics for field sampling efforts up to several weeks in remote Alaskan communities.

* Developing and adhering to sampling protocols to maintain contamination-free environments.

* Analyzing data on contaminants such as heavy metals, organic contaminants, and stable isotopes in biota.

* Developing reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presentations on findings and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have (i) earned a PhD in a relevant scientific field or complete a PhD within 4 months of onboarding and (ii) a peer-reviewed publication record that is commensurate with experience.

Experience conducting environmental, chemical, biological, or fisheries related field work.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt, 12-month post doctoral position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Official transcripts for earned degrees are required of the successful candidate.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact John Harley, Research Assistant Professor at the Alaska Costal Rainforest Center, jharley
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This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

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