8845BR

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher in Plastic Pollution Research

Organization:

COS Thomas H Gosnell School of Life Sciences

Job Responsibilities:

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have background and significant experience in plastic pollution research, including both field and laboratory work. Successful candidates will be creative and innovative problem solvers with excellent analytical, quantitative and communication skills, as well as demonstrate the ability to collaborate as an independent contributor or as part of an interdisciplinary team, including interacting with undergraduate and graduate students, and academic and outreach/education collaborators. Applicants must have demonstrated a potential for high quality publications and dissemination of research results at conferences and meetings.

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

8845BR

College/Division:

College of Science

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

PhD

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or BR number.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must possess an undergraduate or master’s degree in an environmental field and a PhD in an environmental or a related field as well as:

• Evidence of ability to conduct independent research.

• Research expertise (PhD thesis or related efforts) in an area relevant to projects described above.

• Record of publication in peer reviewed journals

• Evidence of commitment to dissemination of research to scientific and community audiences

• Excellent communication skills

PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy (https://www.rit.edu/fa/transportationaccident-policysafety#rit-vehicle-driver-safety) . (see Page 4)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bench work, including analysis of microplastic

• Experimental design

• Field work and design of large field experiments

• Ability to participate in strenuous field activities

• Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students

• Lab management

Department/College Description:

The Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences (GSoLS (https://www.rit.edu/science/thomas-h-gosnell-school-life-sciences#faculty-staff) ) comprises 27 full-time Faculty, 6 full-time staff and approximately 300 full-time students across our undergraduate majors of Biology, Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and Environmental Science; and approximately 50 graduate students in our two Masters programs in Bioinformatics and Environmental Science. GSoLS is known for high-quality education, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and excellent research and expertise in target areas including bioinformatics, computational biology, earth system and environmental science, biotechnology and STEM education.

The RIT College of Science offers 13 undergraduate programs and 14 graduate programs including 4 PhD and 17 BS/MS programs. The College has established an inclusive community that embraces social justice and equity among our education, research, and the scientific community at large. Our students benefit from the intersection of science and technology at RIT, including access and training with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and facilities starting in their first year at RIT. As one of the top external grant-funded colleges on campus, the College of Science gives students unrivaled opportunities to engage in real-world research with supportive faculty mentors. Our alumni stand out from their peers at Cornell, MIT, Harvard, Regeneron, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic, just to name a few.

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary:

The College of Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a candidate for a Post-Doctoral Researcher under the supervision of Dr. Christy Tyler. The candidate will collaborate with the labs of Drs. Matthew Hoffman, Nathan Eddingsaas, Steven Day, and André Hudson and join an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and growing plastic pollution research and education team. The successful candidate will participate in the recently funded P01 Lake Ontario Center for Microplastic and Human Health, a collaborative Center at RIT and the University of Rochester supported by the National Institutes for Environmental Health Sciences (NIH - NIEHS) and the National Science Foundation’s Ocean and Human Health Program. The research activities will focus on climate-driven input, transport, and fate of plastic debris in the Lake Ontario watershed and nearshore region.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

55000

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

66000