RTI is a leader in multi-disciplinary research, addressing complex problems that impact human health. RTI's Exposure and Protection (E&P) Group conducts research on inhalation exposure assessment and the corresponding effects on human health through basic and applied research that spans the entire source-exposure-dose paradigm. A current, growing research program in our group encompasses Tobacco Regulatory Science. Specifically, our research focus is the intersection of aerosol physicochemical properties, tobacco product design, and toxicological impacts. This program is complemented by strong internal and external collaborations in exposure measurement and modeling, analytical measurement of aerosol physicochemical properties, in vitro toxicology, computational modeling, and bioinformatics.
We are seeking to grow our Tobacco Regulatory Science research program by hiring a dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented Post-Doctoral Aerosol Scientist to grow this strategic area.
The postdoctoral aerosol scientist will lead up to two existing research projects. You will be able to select from research projects that are investigating various aspects of electronic nicotine delivery systems, cigars, and hookahs. All projects involve investigating the relationship between device design features and aerosol (i.e., harmful and potentially harmful constituent) formation. The research will include using a wide range of commercially available and custom-made aerosol generation, aerosol sample collection, and aerosol physicochemical characterization instrumentation as part of an integrated experimental system. If interested, you will have the opportunity to learn about or gain more experience with analytical chemistry instrumentation, cell model exposure systems, biological assays, and statistical analyses.
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated success working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative, and scientifically driven environment.
You will be expected to work with senior researchers to:
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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.
RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.