Career Opportunities
RASR Laboratory is always interested in considering potential undergraduate and graduate researchers and interns for fall and spring semesters or summer research experiences. Complete and submit the form on our website’s Contact Us page and we will reach out to you to schedule a time to discuss opportunities in RASR Laboratory.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Postdoctoral Research Associate
RASR Laboratory, in the Department of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with strong research capabilities and inventive approaches to drive studies of Alzheimer’s Disease. The successful candidate will join an innovative NIH funded research environment focusing on using innovative analytical technologies to study disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease.
The research will focus on a targeted proteomics approach through the study of biologic markers of hypertension, which is a mediator of racial disparities and increases Alzheimer’s Disease risk in African Americans. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for various aspects of projects from development through delivery, determining the course and the objectives of their projects and the approach to their assignments.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: rasr@vanderbilt.edu.
Sr. Research Staff Scientist
RASR Laboratory in the Department of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University is seeking a Sr. Staff Research Scientist with strong research capabilities to help drive omics studies of aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and sepsis. The successful candidate will join an NIH funded research environment focusing on using innovative analytical technologies to study disparities in areas of human health.
The research will focus on development and the use of discovery and targeted proteomics and lipidomics approaches to advance discoveries across various RASR Lab oratory projects. The Sr. Staff Research Scientist is responsible for various aspects of projects from development through delivery of successful outcomes in coordination with PI and team members.
The successful candidate must be committed to scientific excellence and highly collaborative research. The successful individual must have a MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields, with at least 5 years of research science experience. The individual should be an expert in mass spectrometry and the application and/or development of proteomics and/or lipidomics from animal and human cells tissues. Experience in the generation and analysis of large-scale data is essential as is a history of effectively managing large and multiple collaborative projects. Experience in supervising and mentoring is important. Experience in managing a facility is preferred. The successful candidate will manage projects and collaborations through project initiation, strategy development, strategic planning, execution, and closeout of phases of projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for problem solving and making key decisions to ensure completion of multiple projects, goals, and competing priorities. A proven track record in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships is highly desirable.
The complete job description for the Sr. Research Staff Scientist position can be found here.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: rasr@vanderbilt.edu.