Postdoctoral Research Associate

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** Department of Chemistry
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** Washington State University (WSU)
** invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, fixed-term postdoctoral research associate appointment in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in the in the areas of nanomedicine, targeted drug delivery, and polymer/dendrimer chemistry. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary research team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in in vivo animal models, confocal microscopy, IVIS imaging, cell culture systems, organoids, tissue slice preparations, and cutting-edge biochemical and molecular techniques.

Key responsibilities include animal handling, surgical procedures, and disease modeling, as well as designing and executing experiments that integrate advanced imaging and molecular approaches. The successful candidate will conduct independent research while thriving in a collaborative environment, contribute to manuscript preparation, and support grant writing.
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* Job duties:

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* ** Annual Salary:** $55,000 - $60,000 |
* Commensurate with experience and qualifications |
* In accordance with , 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.

** Benefits:
** 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 please review the  and
* Successful candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related field and be able to work independently with high self-motivation.
* Experience in imaging and working with mouse models is highly desired.

Prior research experience in fundamental cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques, animal disease models and animal handling is preferred.

The  at Washington State University is a vibrant, research-intensive unit with internationally recognized strengths in areas such as radiochemistry, materials chemistry, and chemical biology. With a strong commitment to graduate mentorship and a large undergraduate instructional footprint, the department plays a central role in advancing the university’s land-grant mission through cutting-edge research, teaching, and statewide collaboration.
* Cover Letter addressing qualifications for this position
* Curriculum Vitae
* Short research statement that summarizes your scholarly work and includes your future plans

WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's .

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