Posting Details Posting Details Job #077799 Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Soft Matter Physics - Patteson LabLocationSyracuse, NYCampusSyracuse, NYCommitment to On-Campus Experience Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy. Pay Range$60,450 - $65,450 Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA StatusExemptHoursAs determined by supervisor Job TypeFull-time RankPost DocUnionized Position CodeUAJob 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 would 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. This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200 United.
Qualifications: PhD in Physics or related discipline Job Specific Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Developing and conducting experimental studies in either our studies on (A) the vimentin cytoskeleton and its role in cell migration or (B) the collective motion and pattern formation in bacteria colonies Research duties include designing new experimental protocols, acquiring experimental data, interpreting and analyzing collected data, writing manuscripts, and provide input and written materials for new grant applications Collaborating with members of BioInspired Institute at Syracuse
Physical Requirements: Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions:
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.
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