Postdoctoral Researcher - Soft Matter Physics - Patteson Lab

Postdoctoral Researcher - Soft Matter Physics - Patteson Lab

Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Soft Matter Physics - Patteson Lab

Location: Syracuse University, Campus

Pay Range: $60,450 - $65,450

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Rank: Post Doc

Job Description

The Department of Physics at Syracuse University seeks to fill a position for a postdoctoral researcher in experimental Soft Matter and/or Biophysics. The hired candidate will join Patteson’s research lab under the supervision of Prof. Alison Patteson. Research duties include designing new experimental protocols, acquiring experimental data, interpreting and analyzing collected data, writing manuscripts, and providing input and written materials for new grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Developing and conducting experimental studies on (A) the vimentin cytoskeleton and its role in cell migration or (B) the collective motion and pattern formation in bacteria colonies
• Designing new experimental protocols, acquiring experimental data, interpreting and analyzing collected data, writing manuscripts, and providing input and written materials for new grant applications
• Collaborating with members of the BioInspired Institute at Syracuse

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related discipline

Union Representation

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

EEO Statement

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