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Post-Doctoral Research Opportunity
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration/National Center For Toxicological Research.
Laboratory: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration/National Center For Toxicological Research
Description: A position is immediately available for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct studies of pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and mechanisms for botanical estrogens. The successful candidate will need strong analytical skills to characterize and quantify estrogenic compounds and their metabolites in plasma, urine, and tissues. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to master qualitative and quantitative aspects of modern atmospheric pressure ionization mass spectrometry. The successful candidate will be supported by strong instrumental resources, including 4 triple quadrupole mass spectrometers and a hybrid Q-Tof/Ion Mobility Spectrometer, all equipped with UPLCs.
Qualifications: An earned Ph. D. in Toxicology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or equivalent is required. Experience in mass spectrometry, chromatographic separations, pharmacokinetics, PBPK modeling, and drug metabolism is desirable.
To Apply: submit a brief description of research experience and goals along with a curriculum vitae including a list of three professional references with contact information to: Dr. Daniel R. Doerge, Division of Biochemical Toxicology, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, AR 72079; email, daniel.doerge@fda.hhs.gov; tel 870-543-7943.
Salary This position is renewable annually with a starting stipend of $57,408
Posted on: June 22, 2010
Web sites of interest for Chemical Toxicology job seekers
American Association for the Advancement of Science
An article in Science Magazine highlights Career Opportunities in Toxicology. Visit Opportunities Abound in Toxicology, by Brian Vastag
Society of Toxicology
The SOT website has a valuable Resource Guide to Careers in Toxicology
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