• Postdoctoral Research Associate - McDonough Lab

    Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Description

    The McDonough laboratory in the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on projects related to bioaccumulation, biomonitoring, and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) analysis of organic contaminants. Our research group blends environmental analytical chemistry and chemical biology to study environmental and biological (i.e., toxicokinetics) fate of organic contaminants. Much of our current work centers around characterizing complex commercially- or environmentally-relevant per/polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) mixtures and describing their behavior in living things.

     

    The postdoctoral researcher’s projects will focus primarily on HRMS analysis of bioaccumulative PFASs and microbial transformation products of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using an Agilent 6560 ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (IM-QTOF-MS) coupled with gas chromatography and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (GC-APCI) and with liquid chromatography and electrospray ionization (LC-ESI). We are a highly collaborative group with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects (comfortability and experience diving time among multiple projects is a plus).

    Qualifications

    Experience with mass spectrometry, including instrument operation, troubleshooting, and data analysis, are required. Experience with LC-HRMS and/or GC-HRMS are preferred. Other desired skills include experience with independent experimental design and analytical method optimization, training others in laboratory skills and analytical chemistry, and strong writing and communication skills.

     

    Application Instructions

     

    Applications, including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae indicating your interest and relevant training, should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.

     

    Interested applicants, feel free to contact Dr. Carrie McDonough ([email protected]) with any questions.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    **Carnegie Mellon University** is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.