The Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health in the University of Maryland College Park, School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual for the grants and contracts funded position of Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work as Project Engineer on an Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) funded grant “Testable Exposome Signatures of Influenza Threats”, Donald K. Milton, MD, DrPH Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work on a research project that will characterize the exposome of influenza laboratory workers using immunomics, microbiomics, proteomics from blood, skin, and exhaled air, and VOC and drug residues in hair. The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for development and testing of exhaled breath particle samplers for collection of exhaled biomarkers in submicron droplets of respiratory lining fluid that originate in the deep lung The postdoctoral associate will also be responsible for sample collection involving travel. The postdoctoral associate will work under the direction of Drs. Sheryl Ehrman and Don Milton and report directly to the PI, Dr. Milton.

Salary and appointment date: This is a 12-month grant funded position including full benefits with 2 years of funding available. It will be a non-tenure-track faculty position with a competitive postdoctoral annual salary depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a PhD in Aerosols science, or in Engineering, Aerobiology, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Health Sciences with a strong background and experience in aerosol sampler design, fabrication and use.  Experience with bioaerosol sampling instruments is preferred.  In addition to the degree and experience, the applicant must be willing to travel, have excellent communication (written and oral) skills, and be able to work in a team. This is a grant funded position through IARPA Bio intelligence Chip (BIC).

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