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Postdoctoral Fellow in Mercury Chemistry/Transport </font></b></p>
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<td align="left" height="18" valign="top"
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<td colspan="2" align="left" height="18"
valign="top" width="385"> <font face="arial"
size="2"><b><font color="#000080"> John Jay
College of Criminal Justice </font></b></font>
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size="2"> 4016133 (Ref.#. 7203) </font></td>
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face="Arial" size="2">Date Posted: </font></b></td>
<td colspan="2" align="left" height="18"
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face="arial" size="2"> 05/28/2015 </font></td>
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face="arial" size="2"> 6/21/2015 </font></td>
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<p><b><u><font face="Arial" size="2">Job Description</font></u></b></p>
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<td align="left" valign="top" width="100%"> <font
size="2"> The Mercury Laboratory at John Jay
College of the City University of New York
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.prismatjjay.org/carpi.html">http://www.prismatjjay.org/carpi.html</a>) is
seeking a highly dynamic and professional
individual to serve as Postdoctoral Fellow and
Student Research Mentor for a position currently
funded for 1 year. <br>
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The Mercury Laboratory has as its primary focus
the investigation of the kinetics and mechanism
of mercury reduction and transport in the
environment. The laboratory has contributed
significant advances in understanding the
biogeochemical cycle of mercury in soils; see
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.prismatjjay.org/carpicv.pdf">http://www.prismatjjay.org/carpicv.pdf</a> for
recent lab publications.<br>
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Under the general supervision of the Senior
Scientist, the postdoctoral fellow will perform
simple-to-very-complex research, investigation,
and analytic activities. Performs many
activities independently, with varying degrees
of supervision depending on the scope and
complexity of the project, the assignment, or
the qualifications of the incumbent. Will mentor
undergraduate students on specific research
projects. Writes proposals and abstracts.
Recruits and interviews for laboratory
operations.<br>
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DUTIES <br>
Performs research activities, records
observations, and interprets results, using
established protocols; assists with complex
activities; assists in gathering, providing, and
interpreting information for routine reports.
May be assigned substantial independent
responsibility for major or complex portions of
a research project. Provides professional
support to the Senior Scientist, including
drafting project reports, making presentations,
meeting with sponsors, and organizing
intellectual exchanges with other
researchers/scholars in person or via
telecommunications.<br>
• Trains new employees in routine processes; <br>
• Works with technical staff and other research
staff to coordinate projects; ensures the safe
operation of equipment and the effective
completion of assignments by following protocols
and accurately documenting research findings and
progress; <br>
• Consults with other researchers and
authorities in the field as appropriate; <br>
• Assists in planning meetings, conferences,
web-based communication etc.; Maintains
confidentiality as required by the project or as
directed by supervisors; <br>
• Assists in designing measures, sampling
techniques, and instruments to measure results;
follows protocols for gathering qualitative
and/or quantitative data, coding data or
information, constructing data bases using
specified technology, analyzing data,
maintaining data security, and archiving data as
needed; <br>
• Keeps accurate, well-organized records; <br>
• Performs the duties of lower level positions
as needed; performs other duties as assigned. <br>
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CORE COMPETENCIES<br>
Intellectual strength in the area of mercury
transport, chemistry, and /or biogeochemistry as
evidenced by areas of study, teaching,
publication and/or research background;
knowledge of cutting-edge research in the field;
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• Ability to comprehend and act on assignments
of varying complexity; <br>
• Ability to handle multiple assignments; <br>
• Ability to work on a team as well as
independently; <br>
• Ability to use effectively all research
equipment and devices standard to the field;
ability to use and manage web-based technology,
as needed. <br>
• Ability to troubleshoot analytical instruments
including, but not limited to, mercury
analyzers. <br>
• Ability to perform mechanical and software
setup and update of laboratory instruments and
devices. <br>
• Ability to operate in the computer/statistical
environment of the research project <br>
• Ability and experience authoring or
co-authoring reports and papers of substantial
complexity; when assigned, ability to organize
and participate in colloquia, symposia,
presentations of reports, demonstrations,
performances, etc. consistent with the scope and
nature of the project and the requirements of
the sponsor; <br>
• Ability to exercise intellectual leadership in
anticipating and resolving research issues; <br>
• Ability to supervise and mentor high school
students, undergraduate, graduate, and
laboratory personnel. <br>
• Ability to communicate effectively with and
convey complex concepts, intricate processes,
and sophisticated statistical findings to other
researchers, supervisors, students, sponsors,
administrators, and, when appropriate, the
public; ability to listen and respond to the
concerns/ideas of others; <br>
• Knowledge of protocols for safe conduct of
research, including but not limited to the
handling of toxic substances, the study of human
subjects, and establishment of safety reporting
procedures. <br>
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QUALIFICATIONS<br>
An earned Ph.D. in an appropriate field of study
from an accredited institution; and a record of
research, publications, and scholarship in a
related field. Intellectual strength and
experience as evidenced in progressively
responsible research experience, publications in
the field, and/or other accomplishments (e.g.
significant participation in important
inventions, artistic endeavors, etc.). <br>
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS<br>
Salary is commensurate with experience and
qualifications, but expected to be in the range
of $38,000-42,000. RFCUNY offers a comprehensive
benefits package to employees and eligible
dependents based on job title and
classification. Employees are also offered a
pension.<br>
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CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION<br>
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a senior
college of the City University of New York
(CUNY), is a public liberal arts college that
enriches the entire learning experience by
highlighting themes of justice across the arts,
sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Located steps from Lincoln Center at the
cultural heart of New York City, the college
offers bachelors and masters degrees and
participates in the doctoral programs of the
Graduate School of the City University of New
York. Under the leadership of its fourth
president, Jeremy Travis, the college has
experienced unprecedented faculty hiring, an
expansion of its curricular offerings, and the
opening in 2011 of a new 600,000 square foot
building with state-of-the-art research space
for students and faculty and a variety of
virtual learning settings. <br>
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT<br>
We are committed to enhancing our diverse
academic community by actively encouraging
people with disabilities, minorities, veterans,
and women to apply. We take pride in our
pluralistic community and continue to seek
excellence through diversity and inclusion.
EO/AA Employer. <br>
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HOW TO APPLY, REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
& CLOSING DATE<br>
Interested candidates should send a cover letter
detailing their interest and experience relevant
to the position, curriculum vitae, and the names
of three references to Anthony Carpi, Ph.D., c/o
Patricia Samperi (see below) on or before June
21, 2015. </font></td>
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<td colspan="2" class="arial" valign="top"
width="399"><font face="arial" size="2"> Patricia
Samperi <br>
Science Department<br>
John Jay College of Criminal Justice<br>
524 West 59th Street<br>
New York, NY 10019<br>
United States<br>
Phone: 212-484-1387<br>
Email: <a
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