Teaching Post Doctoral Lab Associate
- Employer
- Salve Regina University
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 19, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
BASIC FUNCTION:
- The Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Salve Regina University encourages student learning through innovative pedagogy and mentored research experiences at the undergraduate level. Many courses in the curriculum include original research experiences. Most students take on an independent research project for at least one semester or summer. The department is housed in a newly-renovated science wing and maintains a diverse offering of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. 85% of Biology graduates are in professional school, graduate school or a job in the field within 9 months of graduation.
- A grant-funded teaching postdoctoral associate position is available in the lab of Dr. Belinda Barbagallo in the Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences. The candidate will conduct research aimed to understand the biological implications of developmental exposure to the environmental toxin PFOS using the Drosophila melanogaster model system. The candidate will also receive pedagogical training while teaching six contact hours a semester within the Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences in the sophomore level cell biology course and their areas of expertise.
- Conduct independent research projects in line with the overarching research focus of the principle investigator.
- Present research findings at meetings and assist in writing manuscripts.
- Mentor undergraduate research students in the laboratory.
- Contribute to the Biology department teaching mission (12 contact hours per year).
- Teach courses both at the introductory and advanced level.
Requirements:
- Earned terminal degree in the field (doctorate in a related area of biology by time of hire).
- Experience addressing research questions using the Drosophila melanogaster model system. Experience with the C. elegans system is a plus.
- A strong background in genetics, molecular biology and/or biochemistry
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
- health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
- 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
- long-term disability coverage
- employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
- robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center
- supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
- supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
- Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
- discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
- student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
- discounted auto and home insurance through Liberty Mutual
- employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
- flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
- health savings accounts
- 529 collegebound saver program
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
URL: www.salve.edu
Company
From our cornerstone mercy mission to the classic ideals of our liberal arts approach, tradition matters at Salve Regina. It’s woven throughout our 80-acre campus, embedded in our historic buildings and infused in the culture of Newport, Rhode Island.
Tradition at Salve Regina means we remember where we began. Since our founding by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, we have grown to a community of more than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students who proudly carry forward our mission in their personal and professional lives. Fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, we are committed to fueling the imagination and encouraging the academic ambitions of our bright and curious students.
At Salve Regina, tradition blends seamlessly with progress. We empower students to explore their talents through diverse academic offerings, student organizations, service initiatives and athletic teams. Our collaborative learning environment and vibrant campus community inspire the pursuit of excellence and breach the limits of personal potential.
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