Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Exposomics: Emory University’s Comprehensive Laboratory for Untargeted Exposome Science (CLUES) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to support the ARPA-H funded project, IndiPHARM: Individual Metabolome and Exposome Assessment for Pharmaceutical Optimization. The successful candidate will work on developing cutting-edge pharmacoexposomics technologies and untargeted profiling methods for clinical applications. This is a unique opportunity to join an internationally recognized laboratory at the forefront of exposome research, advancing high-resolution mass spectrometry techniques for human health studies.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Clinical Exposomics, Pharmacoexposomics, Mass Spectrometry, High-Throughput Analysis
Location: Emory University, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering, mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, or related fields.
- Prior experience with LC-MS method development is required.
- Familiarity with untargeted analysis methods, computational tools (e.g., R, Python), and scripting languages is preferred.
- Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, strong quantitative laboratory skills, and good organizational abilities.
Job Description:
The postdoctoral fellow will:
- Optimize robotic sample preparation methods to handle high-throughput biological sample processing.
- Develop rapid (<3-min) LC-HRMS methods for detecting exogenous and endogenous molecules.
- Operate and maintain Thermo Vanquish Duo LC with Exploris120 HRMS systems.
- Perform sample analysis, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and troubleshoot as needed.
- Conduct chemical identification analysis using MS/MS, standardization, and creation of metabolite databases.
- Summarize and interpret exposome data for grant applications and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary consortium of academic and clinical partners.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter, CV, and contact details of three references, via Emory University’s official job portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Last Date to Apply: Open until filled
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Emory University values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors is prohibited. For accommodations, contact the Department of Accessibility Services.
