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Job Summary

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the specific research domain to which assigned


• In-depth knowledge of experimental design, data collection, and analysis techniques


• Knowledge of and experience with current scientific integrity principles


• Familiarity with current research and trends


• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal


• Strong computer and software skills


• Excellent time management and organizational  skills


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results to the field


• Ability to work with others in collaborative environment


• Demonstrated ability to secure grants and funding for research is a plus

Essential Job Functions

• Work as part of a team, performs research, writes manuscripts, and presents their findings at local and national professional, scientific and academic conferences


• Assist in writing progress reports, grant proposals


• Conducts literature reviews and summarizes findings


• Complies with and contributes to development and implementation of experimental work plan, laboratory biosafety plan and the Chemical Hygiene Plan for a Radiochemical Lab and Biological Safety Level II facility


• Collaborates effectively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists on activities and training pertaining to attainment of research objectives within and outside Alcorn State University


• Participates in all phases of project execution including planning, designing, coordinating, collaborators meeting, conducting literature reviews, data analysis and ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines


• Provides technical presentations and assists other lab members with experiments as required. May mentor research assistants and students


• Develops methods and optimizes data collection and analysis using analytical methods such as HPGe detector, ITLC/Radio-TLC, NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Raman Scattering, TEM, SEM, DLS/Zeta Potential, HPLC, and ICP-OES


• Maintains the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required, cleanliness, and order and organizes required research supplies and records

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD (all but dissertation). 


• Experience with ICP-OES, HPLC, NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, Raman Scattering, TEM, SEM, DLS/Zeta potential is a plus


• Experience with molecular and cellular biology approaches and a strong interest in computational modeling or related disciplines appropriate to the position is a plus. 


• Formal training in Chemistry and Radiochemistry


• Experience with handling radioactivity and/or fundamental understanding of ionizing radiation


• Expertise in synthetic chemistry and nanostructures approaches


• Experience with gamma counting and/or multichannel analyzers (MCA), and ITLC/Radio-TLC methods