美国洛斯阿拉莫斯国家实验室2020年博士后职位招聘（生物化学）

What You Will Do

The Chemistry for Biomedical Applications (CBMA) team within the Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy group is seeking a well-rounded molecular biology or biochemistry PhD graduate to join their team as a post-doctoral researcher. The CBMA team works on the development of medical countermeasures that include diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.

The post-doc will provide technical expertise for the development of novel medical countermeasures that can include diagnostic assay development, biomarker characterization and the study of host-pathogen interactions. They will act as a representative for the CBMA team by attending group and team meetings.

The post-doc will be responsible for reporting research results back to the team at weekly meetings and keeping official laboratory notebooks. In addition, the post-doc will be encouraged to attend seminars that interest them and will be given networking opportunities within the lab. They will also be expected to present their work at conferences and to sponsors.

You may obtain information about pay structure, expectations, and other internship opportunities on the LANL website: https:// www. lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/index.php .

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Research areas of interest/focus in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions or related fields.

Demonstrated experience with molecular biology and sterile technique.

Experience with Biosafety Level 2 best practices and procedures.

Demonstrated experience and familiarity with good laboratory practices and biological experiment design.

Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Strong oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record.

Ability to obtain a Q clearancewhich normally requires U.S. Citizenship.

Desired Skills:

Willingness to work with potentially hazardous biological materials.

Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Proven ability to manage time and see tasks to completion.

Proven ability to produce quality work by applying attention to detail.

Demonstrated competency with computers and software applications for word processing, data processing and data visualization.

The ideal candidate would have interest and expertise in one or more of the following: diagnostic assay development, biomarker characterization or host- pathogen interactions. Candidates would ideally be familiar with techniques such as PCR, ELISA, bacterial culture and handling, mammalian tissue culture and handling but not required.

Education: A Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or related technical fields, completed with the last five years or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment. Must have cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Additional Details

Q Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Internal Applicants: Please refer to Laboratory policy P701 for applicant eligibility.

Candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoc Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Richard P. Feynman, Darleane Christian Hoffman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships.

For more information about the Postdoc Program, go to https: // www. lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php .

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

Where You Will Work

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (C-PCS) Group addresses national and international problems by exploiting the measurement and diagnostic power of light, which is the fastest clock and the smallest ruler. We work with a diverse range of customers to execute research projects which span basic R&D and device creation through application and deployment of systems and methods for applied missions.