Postdoctoral Research Associate

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in biochemistry and proteomics in Dr. Feixia Chu's lab in the Department of Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. The lab’s research centers on development and application of mass spectrometry-based proteomics and other molecular techniques to study cancer, neurodegeneration, and other diseases. We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated, science-driven, collaborative, and have excellent writing and verbal communication skills to join our research team to carry out the work currently funded by an NIH R01 grant.As a postdoctoral fellow, you will work with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of scientists from the university and other institutions. You will have a unique opportunity to develop innovative biochemical and proteomic approaches to study molecular mechanisms underlying key protein complexes, networks and regulators implicated in diseases using a combined approach of biochemistry, proteomics and cell biology, while being a contributor to advancing research projects supported by NIH and NSF.Duties/Responsibilities(87%)Carry-out research related to our NIH-funded R01 project.(10%)Mentor graduate and undergraduate students working on the project.(3%)Disseminate research results/progress at jointed group-meetings, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Acceptable Education & Experience:Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology or in a related scientific field is required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAn ideal candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell-based assays, with an interest to learn and develop in mass spectrometry-based proteomics.Other RequirementsCandidates with strong research background in biophysics and structural biology will also be viewed positively.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience with bioanalytical instrumentation and methods, hands-on experience with HPLC and mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, mammalian cell culture and biological assays will be considered as additional advantages.Applicant InstructionsApplicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:Resume/CVCover LetterContact Information for 3 Professional ReferencesResearch StatementApplications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human ResourcesLocation:DurhamSalary GradeFaculty 01