Post-Doctoral Researcher - Chemical Insights Research Institute

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Researcher at UL Research Institutes, based in our Marietta, Georgia office.

The Post-doctoral researcher performs independent research in preparation for a career as a scientific professional, contributing to and advancing health and human safety research of the Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI). The post-doctoral researcher will assist in initiating the design, development, execution, and implementation of consumer safety research projects. Conducts experiments, modeling, and analysis to provide accurate data and information with the goal of developing that information into peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, and on-line educational programs.

This two-year Post-doctoral researcher position is focused on addressing concerns related to advancements in consumer products and technologies that may impact human health. Topic areas include physicochemical characterization of particle and chemical emissions stemming from electronic nicotine delivery systems or e-cigarettes, 3D printers, determining the biological activity and toxicological profiles of aerosols using in vitro model systems, inhalation dosimetry, molecular epidemiology and the development of novel measurement methodologies assessing hazards within vulnerable populations.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Chemical Insights teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI):

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies. To learn more, visit: chemicalinsights.org/.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Post-Doctoral Researcher you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Conduct primary research and literature reviews to analyze consumer safety incident data and laboratory test results.

• Applies knowledge ofscientific principles to the specific research tasks.

• Exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems, and developing new and improved techniques and methods.

• Assume primary responsibility for development of independent research. Assist with experiments, data collection, evaluations, and support researchers on projects; analyze results.

• Plan, design and complete initial and follow up procedures as needed to test and validate results.

• Perform research to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.

• Collaborate with ULRI colleagues and universities.

• Contribute to and participate in webinars, conference presentations, writing papers for journal publications, facilitate training programs.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of bench-scale and full-scale toxicological research practices and instrumentation including aseptic technique, protein and DNA extraction, PCR, cell culture, in vitro toxicological assays, ELISA, IHC, next generation sequencing (NGS), and cell imaging.

• Demonstrated knowledge of inhalation and dermal dosimetry in the context of chemical and particle ability to perform independent research and support publication.

• Ability to support research in chemistry lab environment.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain academic and applied knowledge and skills. Ability to collaborate with peers and work directly with other team members and external collaborators in order to complete a project from start to finish. Excellent report, publication, presentation and general communication skills required.

• High Proficiency with MS Office, MATLAB, Excel, GraphPad and PowerPoint Proficiency with R, SAS, and Python is a plus.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• PhD in Toxicology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or other related field conferred within three years of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

• Experience working in a chemistry or toxicology lab required.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

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