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Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum salary/stipend for all postdoctoral scholars (Postdoctoral Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows) is $66,950.

The minimum salary/stipend for postdoctoral scholars is reviewed each fall, and adjustments take effect annually on January 1. The annual reappointment of a postdoc does not trigger an increase as a matter of policy; however, PIs retain discretion to provide a salary or stipend above the Institute-wide minimum and are encouraged to consider the competitive landscape when doing so. For more information, see the  letter from the Vice President for Research . 

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We are committed to equalizing the cost of health insurance between postdoc fellows and associates, so that the premiums paid by fellows for the  SHIP/Affiliate health plan  are not greater than what they would be paying if they were postdoctoral associates. At the time of the initial appointment,  MIT administrative contacts  conduct an evaluation, factoring in any health insurance coverage included in the fellowship. When the remaining cost to the fellow would exceed that of a postdoctoral associate, they arrange in advance for the faculty host to provide the difference between the cost to the individual for fellows versus associates. For each category of coverage, the current annual premium cost difference is indicated below.

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What Does an MIT Research Scientist Do?

Find out what an MIT Research Scientist does, how to get this job, and what it takes to succeed as an MIT Research Scientist.

MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is a world-renowned research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the world and is known for its cutting-edge research and innovation.

A research scientist at MIT is responsible for conducting research in their field of expertise. This could include anything from developing new technologies to exploring new theories. Research scientists at MIT are expected to be highly knowledgeable in their field and have the ability to think critically and solve complex problems. They must also be able to work independently and collaborate with other researchers to develop new ideas and solutions.

MIT Research Scientist Job Duties

An MIT Research Scientist typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Develop and execute research plans to investigate complex scientific problems, including designing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and presenting findings
• Utilize a variety of techniques such as molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, cell culture, microscopy, and bioinformatics
• Collaborate with other scientists in the lab to develop new methods and technologies for research projects
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research at conferences
• Maintain accurate records of all laboratory activities, including experimental protocols, data analysis, and results
• Monitor laboratory safety procedures and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Train and mentor junior researchers on laboratory techniques and best practices
• Develop and maintain relationships with external collaborators and industry partners
• Stay up-to-date on relevant literature and attend seminars and workshops related to research topics
• Participate in grant writing and proposal development
• Manage budgets and resources associated with research projects
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

MIT Research Scientist Salary

The salary for a research scientist at MIT is determined by a variety of factors, including the individual’s qualifications, experience, and the scope of the project. Additionally, the department and the university’s budget may also play a role in determining the salary for a research scientist. The university also takes into account the current market rate for research scientists in the area.

• Median Annual Salary: $76,527 ($36.79/hour)
• Top 10% Annual Salary: $99,750 ($47.96/hour)

MIT Research Scientist Job Requirements

To be hired as a Research Scientist at MIT, applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as physics, chemistry, engineering, or mathematics. Additionally, applicants must have at least two years of experience in research or a related field. A PhD in a relevant field is preferred, but not required.

Applicants must also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Additionally, applicants must be able to work with a variety of software programs and have a strong understanding of data analysis and statistical methods.

MIT Research Scientist Skills

MIT Research Scientist employees need the following skills in order to be successful:

Microsoft Office Suite: As a research scientist, you may be required to create presentations, documents and spreadsheets. Having proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite can help you complete these tasks efficiently.

Critical Thinking: Critical thinking is the ability to analyze a situation and make a decision based on the information you have. As a research scientist, you may be required to make decisions about the direction of your research, the methods you use to conduct your research or the conclusions you draw from your research. Having strong critical thinking skills can help you make the best decisions for your research.

Data Analysis: Data analysis is the ability to interpret data and find patterns or trends. As a research scientist, you may be required to analyze data to find new information or insights. This can include analyzing data from experiments, analyzing data from past experiments to find trends or patterns and analyzing data to find new information or insights that can help you develop new experiments.

Research: Research is the ability to conduct experiments and analyze data to find solutions to problems. As a research scientist, you need to be able to research topics and find information to help you solve problems. You also need to be able to interpret data and analyze the results of experiments to determine if your solution is working.

Scientific Writing: As a research scientist, you may be required to write scientific papers, proposals or other documents that explain your research to others. Strong writing skills can help you convey your ideas clearly and concisely. You may also be required to write reports and other documents for your own research.

MIT Research Scientist Work Environment

MIT research scientists typically work in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments and analyzing data. They may also spend time in the field, collecting samples and conducting research in the natural environment. MIT research scientists typically work 40-hour weeks, but may be required to work longer hours during critical periods of research. They may also be required to travel to conferences or other research sites to present their findings or to collaborate with other scientists. MIT research scientists must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and must be able to think critically and solve complex problems. They must also be able to communicate their findings effectively, both orally and in writing.

MIT Research Scientist Trends

Here are three trends influencing how MIT Research Scientist employees work.

Increased Government Funding for Research

With the current global pandemic, governments around the world are investing heavily in research and development to find solutions. This increased funding has opened up new opportunities for MIT Research Scientists to pursue their work with greater resources than ever before.

The influx of government money is allowing researchers to explore more ambitious projects that could have a major impact on society. It also provides an opportunity for scientists to collaborate across disciplines and institutions, which can lead to breakthroughs that would not be possible without this additional support.

Emphasis on STEM Education

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, there is an increasing emphasis on STEM education. This trend has been especially pronounced in research science, where a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science is essential for success.

MIT Research Scientists must be able to understand complex algorithms and data structures, as well as have a deep understanding of the scientific method. As such, they must stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field and be prepared to apply them to their work.

In addition, MIT Research Scientists must also be able to communicate effectively with other scientists and stakeholders, which requires a mastery of both written and verbal communication skills. By staying abreast of the latest trends in STEM education, MIT Research Scientists can ensure that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in their field.

Ph.D.’s in the Workforce

With the rise of technology and automation, Ph.D.’s are becoming increasingly important in the workforce. As a research scientist at MIT, it is essential to understand this trend and how it will shape the future of work.

Ph.D.’s bring an advanced level of expertise to any organization. They can provide valuable insights into complex problems and help develop innovative solutions. Additionally, they have the ability to think critically and strategically, which can be invaluable for organizations looking to stay ahead of the competition.

As a research scientist, understanding the importance of Ph.D.’s in the workforce is key to staying competitive and successful in the ever-changing landscape of technology and innovation.

Advancement Prospects

MIT research scientists have the opportunity to advance their careers by taking on more responsibility and working on more complex projects. As they gain experience, they may be promoted to senior research scientist or principal research scientist. They may also be offered the opportunity to become a research group leader, managing a team of scientists and overseeing the research projects. With additional experience, research scientists may be promoted to a director or professor position, where they can lead research teams and teach classes.

Interview Questions

Here are five common MIT Research Scientist interview questions and answers.

1. Tell me about a time where you were able to use data to back up an argument or decision.

This question is a great way to show your interviewer that you can use data and information to support your ideas. Use examples from previous work or school projects where you used data to back up an idea, decision or argument.

Example: “In my last position as a research scientist for a pharmaceutical company, I was tasked with creating a new drug treatment plan for patients who were suffering from depression. Using the patient’s medical history, along with their current symptoms and test results, I was able to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient. This allowed me to find the best possible treatment option for each individual patient.”

2. Why are you interested in this position?

This question can help the interviewer learn more about your background and why you are a good fit for this role. When answering, it can be helpful to highlight any experience or skills that relate to the job description.

Example: “I am interested in this position because I have always been passionate about research and development. In my previous roles, I’ve worked on several projects where I was able to use my problem-solving skills to find solutions to complex issues. I also enjoy working with others who share similar interests and goals. I think MIT is an excellent place to do just that.”

3. What is your favorite aspect of science?

This question can help the interviewer get to know you as a person and your interests. It also helps them understand what motivates you in your work. Your answer should reflect your passion for science, but it can be more personal than that. You may want to talk about how science has helped you or someone else in your life.

Example: “My favorite aspect of science is discovering new things. I love being able to look at something we’ve never seen before and figuring out how it works. This happened when I was working on my last project, where we were trying to figure out why some people’s cells died while others didn’t. We discovered that there are certain proteins that keep our cells alive, which led us to create a drug that could treat cancer.”

4. If hired, how would you approach designing new research projects?

This question can help interviewers understand your research process and how you approach new projects. Use examples from past experiences to explain the steps you take when designing a project, including how you gather information and collaborate with others.

Example: “I would first identify what I want to learn through my research. Then, I would create a timeline for the project that includes deadlines for each stage of the research. Next, I would meet with my supervisor or other team members to discuss the goals of the project and determine who will work on which parts of the project. Finally, I would complete the research by following the timelines I set.”

5. What is your view on global warming?

This question is a common one for employers to ask because it allows them to see your views on an important topic. It also helps them determine if you are someone who can work with others and collaborate. When answering this question, make sure to be respectful of other people’s opinions while still expressing your own.

Example: “I believe that global warming is real and we need to take steps to reduce our carbon footprint. I think the best way to do this is by working together as a team. If everyone does their part, then we can achieve great things. I am excited about the opportunity to work at this company because I know that we have some of the brightest minds in the world here. We could really make a difference.”

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5.2 Sponsored Research Staff Appointments

Following are descriptions of the various sponsored research staff appointments. Also see  Section 5.4 Procedures for Research Appointments  for additional procedural information.

5.2.1 Principal Research Scientist, Principal Research Engineer, Principal Research Associate

Individuals holding an appointment as a Principal Research Scientist, Principal Research Engineer, or Principal Research Associate possess all the qualifications of research scientist, research engineer, or research associate and, in addition, have demonstrated the ability to generate and develop concepts independently and to conduct independent research. Promotion to this rank requires selection from among the individual's peers on the basis of unique scholarly or other technical contributions to research projects. Appointments of individuals demonstrating a comparable level of competence elsewhere may be made directly to this rank.

With the approval of the cognizant senior officer, appointments to this rank may be made within a department or interdepartmental laboratory/center at the initiative of the department head or laboratory/center director, with concurrence of the laboratory/center steering committee or, in the case of departments and School-based laboratories, of the School council. Funding responsibility resides with the department, laboratory, or center that is the locus of the appointment. Appointments to this rank are subject to the affirmative action serious search procedures outlined in  Section 7.1.3 .

The number of these appointments may not exceed 15 percent of the laboratory/center professional research staff and the affiliated faculty or 15 percent of the department's total faculty. For this purpose, the number of faculty in the department should be determined as stated in  Section 5.3.1 Senior Research Scientist, Senior Research Engineer, Senior Research Associate . In addition to the exception provided for in  Section 5.4.3 Numerical Limitations , exceptions may be granted to laboratories/centers with fewer than 15 staff and faculty members. Laboratories/centers that are currently above the numerical limits shall view their current number of appointments as a cap and shall make every effort to fall below the limits in the coming years.

Appointments to this rank are of indefinite duration and are reviewed within every four-year period. (See  Section 5.4.2 Periodic Review .) There is a one-year notice of termination, which will not be reduced because of the reorganization or closing of the department or other academic unit to which the individuals are assigned. An appointment may be terminated for cause at any time.

Incumbents are accorded principal investigator status. Appointees receive benefits as described in  Section 7.4 Benefits for Faculty and Staff Members  and accrue 15 days of vacation for the first year of employment and 20 days of vacation thereafter.

Consulting privileges are available to appointees at this rank but are limited to a maximum of 20 days per year. They must report their outside professional activities to their department heads annually, as described in  Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest  and  4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

5.2.2 Research and Program Scientists, Engineers, and Associates

5.2.2.1 research scientist, research engineer, research associate.

Individuals holding an appointment as a Research Scientist, Research Engineer, or Research Associate design and execute experiments in research projects working in collaboration with one or more principal investigators. They hold a terminal degree appropriate to the field of research. A combination of related education and high-level research appropriate to the level of the position may be considered in lieu of a terminal degree in unusual circumstances. Appointments may be made at levels 1, 2, or 3 . Such appointments may be made within a department or an interdepartmental laboratory/center, with the approval of the department head or laboratory/center director, and may require senior officer approval. There are no numerical limitations to this type of appointment. Appointments are subject to the affirmative action serious search procedures outlined in  Section 7.1.3 .

Appointments to these positions may be with or without term and are reviewed within every four-year period. Refer to  Section 7.6.4 Layoff Notice Period  or consult the  MIT Employment Policy Manual Section 6.3.4  for notice of termination requirements. An appointment may be terminated for cause at any time. See Section 7.11 regarding the appointment and employment of foreign nationals.

Principal investigator status is not normally accorded to incumbents of these positions, but authorization may be granted by the senior officer for a specific project upon recommendation of the department head or laboratory/center director. Consulting privileges are not normally available to appointees at this rank. They must report their outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually, as described in  Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest  and  4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

Appointees receive benefits as described in  Section 7.4 Benefits for Faculty and Staff Members  and accrue 15 days of vacation for the first year of employment and 20 days of vacation thereafter.

5.2.2.2 Program   Scientist, Program Engineer, Program Associate

Individuals holding an appointment as a Program Scientist, Program Engineer, or Program Associate contribute significantly to research design and support research program capabilities for one or more principal investigators or in a shared core research facility.  They hold a terminal degree, or advanced degree appropriate to the field of research, or a combination of related education and high-level research appropriate to the level of the position.  Appointments may be made at levels 1, 2, or 3 . Such appointments may be made within a department or an interdepartmental laboratory/center, with the approval of the department head or laboratory/center director, and may require senior officer approval. There are no numerical limitations to this type of appointment. Appointments are subject to the affirmative action serious search procedures outlined in  Section 7.1.3 .

Appointments to these positions may be with or without term and are reviewed within every four-year period. Refer to  Section 7.6.4 Layoff Notice Period  or consult the  MIT Employment Policy Manual Section 6.3.4  for notice of termination requirements. An appointment may be terminated for cause at any time. See Section 7.11 regarding the appointment and employment of foreign nationals.

Principal investigator status is not normally accorded to incumbents of these positions, but authorization may be granted by the senior officer for a specific project upon recommendation of the department head or laboratory/center director. Consulting privileges are not normally available to appointees at this rank. They must report their outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually, as described in  Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest  and  4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

5.2.3 Research Specialist, Technical Associate II, Technical Associate I

Individuals holding an appointment as a Research Specialist, Technical Associate II, or Technical Associate I provide professional, technical, or other support service to a research project or program under the direction of a principal investigator. The positions all require a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the work; for the Research Specialist and Technical Associate II, a Master's degree in a related field is preferred.  For the Technical Associate I, at least two years of specialized lab experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate) is required.  The Technical Associate II appointment, which is a promotional opportunity for Technical Associate I, requires four years of specialized lab experience as a technical associate or the equivalent.

Appointments may be made within a department or an interdepartmental laboratory/center, with the approval of the department head or laboratory/center director, and may require senior officer approval. There are no numerical limitations to this type of appointment. Appointments are subject to the affirmative action serious search procedures outlined in  Section 7.1.3 .

Appointments to this rank may be with or without term. Refer to  Section 7.6.4 Layoff Notice Period  or consult the  MIT Employment Policy Manual Section 6.3.4  for notice of termination requirements. An appointment may be terminated for cause at any time.

Consulting privileges are not normally available to appointees at this rank. They must report their outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually, as described in  Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest  and  4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

5.2.4 Sponsored Research Technical Staff

Individuals holding sponsored research technical staff appointments will continue to be so designated until recommended by their department or laboratory/center for one of the four categories of campus research staff. Appointments to this rank may be with or without term and are subject to the affirmative action serious search procedures outlined in  Section 7.1.3 . Refer to  Section 7.6.4 Layoff Notice Period  or consult the  MIT Employment Policy Manual Section 6.3.4  for notice of termination requirements. An appointment may be terminated for cause at any time.

Consulting privileges are not normally available to appointees at this rank. Incumbents are not accorded principal investigator status. They must report their outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually, as described in  Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest  and  4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

5.2.5 Research Administrators

Individuals engaged in research administration or performing administrative functions in support of research or in a research organization are appointed as sponsored research staff and are recognized by organizational titles (such as assistant director or director of administration and finance) or by functional titles (such as purchasing agent). They are identified as campus research administrative staff. Appointments to this rank may be with or without term and are subject to the affirmative action serious search procedures outlined in  Section 7.1.3 . Refer to  Section 7.6.4 Layoff Notice Period  or consult the  MIT Employment Policy Manual Section 6.3.4  for notice of termination requirements. An appointment may be terminated for cause at any time.

Consulting privileges are not normally available to appointees at this appointment. They must report their outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually, as described in  Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest  and  4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

5.2.6 Lincoln Laboratory Staff

Staff appointments are made at the Lincoln Laboratory under the authority of the Director of Lincoln Laboratory and the Provost. Such appointments are made as conditions require, with the appointee attached to the Laboratory rather than to any academic department. Compensation must conform to the approved schedule. Lincoln Laboratory staff appointments do not carry academic privileges such as tenure, regular graduate student status, academic vacations, or consulting privileges.

Staff appointments at Lincoln Laboratory are made for no specified term, but where circumstances permit, appointees should be given reasonable notice of the termination of the project to which the individual is assigned, with the minimum notice of such termination as described in  Section 7.6.4 Layoff Notice Period  and the  MIT Employment Policy Manual Section 6.3.4.

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Postdoctoral Associates work under the supervision of MIT faculty members.

Appointments are of limited term and are designed for those who have recently received the doctorate.

Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of four years. This appointment category is comparable in purpose to the postdoctoral fellow, but is distinguished by the fact that the postdoctoral associate is employed by the Institute and afforded the benefits and privileges associated with staff employment. (See  5.3 Academic Research Staff Appointments . )

Incumbents are not accorded principal investigator status and do not receive consulting privileges.

Postdoctoral and Research Fellows come to MIT with fellowship aid to develop their scholarly competence and work under the supervision of MIT faculty members.

This appointment category is comparable in purpose to the postdoctoral associate, but is distinguished by the fact that the postdoctoral fellow receives a stipend in lieu of salary and is not employed by the Institute. Although fellows are not eligible for all of the benefits available to employees, the Vice President for Research strives to mitigate the impact. For further information, see Benefits Eligibility for Postdoctoral Fellows.

The postdoctoral fellow title is appropriate for those holding the doctoral degree, while research fellow should be used for those with comparable professional qualifications.

Research Scientists, Engineers and Associates conduct research in collaboration with a principal investigator and typically hold an advanced degree.

Individuals do not normally have PI status but authorization may be granted by the senior officer for a specific project upon recommendation of the department head or laboratory/center director.

Consulting privileges are not normally granted to appointees at this rank.  Individuals must report outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually as described in MIT Policies and Procedures, Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest and 4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

Principal Research Scientists, Engineers and Associates possess all the qualifications of research scientist, research engineer, or research associate and, in addition, have demonstrated the ability to generate and develop concepts independently and to conduct independent research.

Requests to appoint or promote an individual to this rank must be initiated by the department head or lab/center director with the concurrence of the requisite School council. Approval of the appointment or promotion requires approval of the cognizant senior officer.

Individuals are accorded Principal Investigator status. They have consulting privileges, limited to a maximum of 20 days per year. They must report outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually as described in MIT Policies and Procedures, Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest and 4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

Funding responsibility resides with the department, laboratory, or center that is the locus of the appointment.

Senior Research Scientists, Engineers and Associates are the senior positions in the campus research staff structure and have been designated academic staff. Individuals holding such an appointment conduct independent investigations, with the ability to direct the work of others. They possess a demonstrated research competence equal to that of a tenured faculty member.

Appointments or promotions are made on the recommendation of the department head or laboratory/center director, the cognizant senior officer, and the School council, with approval of the Academic Appointments Subgroup of the Academic Council upon the presentation of a documented case, including outside letters.

Individuals are accorded Principal Investigator status. Consulting privileges as defined for the faculty are available to appointees at this rank. Individuals must report outside professional activities to their department head or laboratory/center director annually as described in MIT Policies and Procedures, Section 4.4 Conflict of Interest and 4.5 Outside Professional Activities .

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Research in the Gisriel Lab, within the Department of Biochemistry, is focused on the molecular mechanisms of photosynthesis. The Scientist in this position will help to set up the laboratory equipment, train students on laboratory equipment, perform protein purifications, perform protein characterization, set up a growth room/area for cyanobacterial cultures, maintain cyanobacterial cultures, perform genetic alterations, prepare and analyze data, and perform other tasks as needed. Experience with protein purification, cyanobacterial growth, and molecular biology is preferred. Previous experience in a laboratory setting is required.

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10 years of relevant research experience in the life sciences is required. Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with lab members. Strong research skills particularly with data collection and analysis. The individual will be expected to be highly motivated to generate and analyze data, and function efficiently, independently, and in a skilled team and cooperatively with the principal investigator.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate -Surface Science of PFAS

The National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II), a U.S. DOE Office of Science User Facility operated for the DOE Office of Science by Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), is seeking exceptional candidates for a postdoctoral position. The position is in the Complex Scattering Program. The work will make extensive use of the liquid interface scattering at the Soft Matter Interfaces (SMI) beamline of NSLS-II using a variety of X-ray scattering techniques, including grazing-incidence small- and wide-angle scattering (GISAXS/GIWAXS), and X-ray reflectivity along with X-ray fluorescence methods. 

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The successful candidate will join our effort to investigate monolayers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals”. The investigation will use X-ray scattering, optical spectroscopy, tensiometry, and rheometry methods to understand the molecular structure and behavior of self-assembled PFAS monolayers at liquid interfaces in the presence of different ions and surfactants. The results of these studies will enhance the basic scientific understanding of interfacial structure-property relationships in fluorinated surfactants and enable improved methods for removal of PFAS from contaminated waters via sub-surface bubbling. The X-ray scattering measurements will take advantage of the unique synchrotron-based liquid surface spectrometer (only 2 in the US) at NSLS-II and the development of novel tender (2.05-5 keV) resonant X-ray liquid surface scattering. This work will be complemented by optical spectroscopy measurements carried out at BNL’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN). The candidate will collaborate with researchers at NSLS-II, CFN and universities. 

Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In this position, you will have the following roles and responsibilities: • Perform experimental design, data collection and analysis from in situ liquid surface X-ray scattering experiments at NSLS-II. • Collaborate to develop and commission novel tender X-ray liquid scattering and optical spectroscopy capabilities. • Perform spectroscopy (IR and Raman, etc.) measurements.  • Conduct surface tension, surface adsorption, and rheology measurements using lab-based tensiometers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

You are qualified for this Research Associate position if: • You earned a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a related science or engineering discipline within the past five years or will complete this degree prior to starting the position. • You are committed to creative and independent research, teamwork, and fostering an environment of safe scientific work practices. • You have excellent oral and written communication skills. • You have a proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

You are well-matched to this position if you have some of the following: • You have experience with PFAS detection, fate and transport, separation, or destruction. • You have work experience in the field of surfactant science. • You have experience with grazing-incidence X-ray scattering, and/or X-ray reflectivity. • You have demonstrated experience with least-squares data fitting. • You have knowledge of Python or other scientific programming languages. • You have hands-on experience with commissioning, operating, and/or maintaining complex scientific instrumentation.

•  BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events
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Full-time Research Data Scientist position available for graduating seniors- Modeling transmission of infectious diseases and public health control strategies

The research group of Dr. Nathan Lo at Stanford University studies the transmission of infectious diseases and impact of public health strategies with an ultimate goal of informing public health policy. We mix fields of mathematical modeling, simulation, epidemiology, and policy analysis to guide pressing policy issues. Our interest spans across multiple infectious diseases including vaccine-preventable infections, COVID-19, and neglected tropical diseases. Past projects have included mathematical modeling of World Health Organization guidelines for treatment of parasitic worm infections that affect over a billion people in low- and middle-income countries, simulation of asymptomatic testing strategies and optimal vaccine guidelines for control of COVID-19 during the pandemic, studying outbreaks in vulnerable populations such as detained migrants. Our track record includes many projects in infectious diseases that have translated into policy change and practice, including in the fields of neglected tropical disease and COVID-19. We work closely with policy organizations like the World Health Organization and the California Department of Public Health and international partner to ensure our research translates into improvements in human health. Our research group includes post-bac research scientists who have led first author publications in high-impact journals with policy relevance.

Research Data Scientist position

We are recruiting for a full-time Research Data Scientist, who is interested in working on computational public health research related to infectious diseases. The project would focus on developing computational models to improve infectious disease surveillance, control strategies, and public health decision making. There are many ongoing projects related to COVID-19, pertussis, and neglected tropical diseases. We will also support the pursuit of independent research topics of shared interest. The position requires the following:

• Bachelor’s in data science, engineering, statistics, computer science, or other quantitative field. Additional training in public health and/or infectious diseases preferred;
• Strong programming skills in at least one of these languages (R, Python, MATLAB);
• Strong quantitative skills, ideally with experience in modeling, intermediate biostatistics, and basic mathematics;
• Ideally prior experience conducting research in infectious diseases, public health, and/or epidemiology;
• Knowledge of epidemiology and population health measurement, and interest in infectious diseases and public health; and
• Excellent communication skills (e.g., data visualization, writing).

You will work in the research group of Nathan Lo (Profile: http://profiles.stanford.edu/nathan-lo ; Lab website: https://med.stanford.edu/lo-lab.html ) in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at Stanford University. If you are interested, please share your resume/CV, cover letter, and names of two references to Nathan Lo ([email protected]). Salary anticipated to be $75,000 – $85,000.

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5 NSF projects transforming how researchers understand plastic waste

The U.S. National Science Foundation champions research on how plastic impacts the planet. These five projects are changing how researchers think about plastic and what happens after it is tossed away.

Plastic is everywhere. Humans produce so much plastic that we end up throwing away about 400 million tons of plastic-related trash every year. And researchers are learning that this trash doesn't stay where it is deposited. From land to sea, plastic is found virtually everywhere on the planet.

Earth Day 2024 is highlighting the plastics problem with the theme: "Planet vs. Plastic." "Our reliance on harmful plastics is not sustainable," said Alexandra Isern, NSF assistant director for Geosciences. "We are committed to funding research that will address the plastics challenge to create a safer future for generations to come."

Here are five NSF-driven projects that look at the versatile material in both expected and unusual places and examine its impacts on the planet and the creatures who call it home. 

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About half of the 400 million tons of plastic that people worldwide discard annually migrates beyond landfills.

Brian Giebel, an assistant research professor at the City University of New York, and Benjamin Bostick, a professor at Columbia University, are studying how these discarded plastics can affect soil health and function . The team is especially interested in plastic's potential to change how soils emit climate-warming gases like carbon dioxide and methane.

How does a piece of plastic eventually end up as a gas? First, it breaks down through chemical and physical processes in soils. When it degrades to less than 5 micrometers in size, slightly bigger than a speck of dust, it can become a tasty lunch for microorganisms, which then release carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.

The team will use a variety of laboratory techniques, like stable isotope measurements and X-ray microscopy, to track plastic's degradation, microbial uptake and eventual transformation to gas. 

2. In urban streams

From plastic wrappers to plastic bottles, plastics dominate daily life. Once used, however, plastic can often end up as litter within waterways.

Anne Jefferson, a professor at the University of Vermont, and her team are using time-lapse photography and repeat field surveys to understand how discarded plastic  moves through and sometimes stays in streams . "I kept seeing trash everywhere in the urban streams where I was doing research for other projects," Jefferson said. "Since stopping litter from entering streams seemed like a losing battle, I wanted to know more about what happens to the litter once it got into a stream and how it interacted with other elements of the stream channel."

Jefferson's findings will improve litter tracking models that follow plastic from streams to oceans. She wants to learn how much plastic is stored in flood plains or within stream and river channels rather than entering the ocean. Her findings will also help guide litter management, environmental cleanup and ecosystem restoration efforts.

3. On the ocean's surface

Just like humans, plastic is carbon-based. Aron Stubbins, a professor at Northeastern University, is using this fact to better understand whether plastic pollution has fundamentally changed the ocean's surface.

Plastic has been accumulating at the ocean's surface ever since mass production started about 70 years ago. Stubbins and his team are collecting plastic samples from the open ocean and measuring natural organic carbon and plastic-carbon concentrations to determine if the plastic carbon now makes up a significant fraction of the total surface ocean carbon. If that is the case, as the team suspects, then it's very likely that the plastic carbon levels on the ocean surface today are unprecedented.

The team collected samples from the Atlantic Ocean on a research cruise last summer. The anticipated findings will reveal whether ocean scientists need to consider the role of plastic carbon as an active component of the surface ocean carbon cycle. 

4. In the Arctic 

Bits of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters can come from larger plastic pieces that have broken apart, byproducts of plastic manufacturing or microbeads used in health and beauty products.

These microplastics litter the seas, even reaching the remote Arctic Ocean. Alexandra Jahn, an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, is studying how sea ice moves microplastics in polar regions.

Jahn and her collaborators at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, the University of Washington and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute are investigating why observed concentrations of microplastics in sea ice are many times higher than in the underlying ocean and how this affects where microplastics end up. The team is also investigating whether sea ice is more likely to melt when it contains dark microplastics, which increase sunlight absorption.

To help answer these questions, the team is growing sea ice embedded with microplastics in a laboratory and adding microplastics to numerical models of various complexity. 

5. In the atmosphere 

Manufacturers add certain chemicals to plastic to make it stronger, more flexible and more durable. However, when plastic waste ends up in the ocean, these often toxic additives can leach into the water and accumulate in the sea surface microlayer, where the top of the ocean meets the atmosphere. 

Nate Slade, an assistant professor at the University of California San Diego is studying how these chemicals can stick to droplets as they evaporate into the air , travel long distances across the ocean, pollute air quality, and eventually end up in a person's airways. 

Slade and his team want to know how long plastic additives can last when stuck to those droplets, known as aerosols, and how other chemicals can affect their transport. 

These and related NSF-supported projects will help scientists better understand how plastic impacts the planet and how to use that knowledge to build a resilient planet. 

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Guns are deeply ingrained in American society and the nation’s political debates.

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, and about a third of U.S. adults say they personally own a gun. At the same time, in response to concerns such as rising gun death rates and  mass shootings , President Joe Biden has proposed gun policy legislation that would expand on the bipartisan gun safety bill Congress passed last year.

Here are some key findings about Americans’ views of gun ownership, gun policy and other subjects, drawn primarily from a Pew Research Center survey conducted in June 2023 .

Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to summarize key facts about Americans and guns. We used data from recent Center surveys to provide insights into Americans’ views on gun policy and how those views have changed over time, as well as to examine the proportion of adults who own guns and their reasons for doing so.

The analysis draws primarily from a survey of 5,115 U.S. adults conducted from June 5 to June 11, 2023. Everyone who took part in the surveys cited is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about the  ATP’s methodology .

Here are the  questions used for the analysis on gun ownership , the questions used for the analysis on gun policy , and  the survey’s methodology .

Additional information about the fall 2022 survey of parents and its methodology can be found at the link in the text of this post.

Measuring gun ownership in the United States comes with unique challenges. Unlike many demographic measures, there is not a definitive data source from the government or elsewhere on how many American adults own guns.

The Pew Research Center survey conducted June 5-11, 2023, on the Center’s American Trends Panel, asks about gun ownership using two separate questions to measure personal and household ownership. About a third of adults (32%) say they own a gun, while another 10% say they do not personally own a gun but someone else in their household does. These shares have changed little from surveys conducted in 2021  and  2017 . In each of those surveys, 30% reported they owned a gun.

These numbers are largely consistent with rates of gun ownership reported by Gallup , but somewhat higher than those reported by NORC’s General Social Survey . Those surveys also find only modest changes in recent years.

The FBI maintains data on background checks on individuals attempting to purchase firearms in the United States. The FBI reported a surge in background checks in 2020 and 2021, during the coronavirus pandemic. The number of federal background checks declined in 2022 and through the first half of this year, according to FBI statistics .

About four-in-ten U.S. adults say they live in a household with a gun, including 32% who say they personally own one,  according to an August report based on our June survey. These numbers are virtually unchanged since the last time we asked this question in 2021.

There are differences in gun ownership rates by political affiliation, gender, community type and other factors.

• Republicans and Republican-leaning independents are more than twice as likely as Democrats and Democratic leaners to say they personally own a gun (45% vs. 20%).
• 40% of men say they own a gun, compared with 25% of women.
• 47% of adults living in rural areas report personally owning a firearm, as do smaller shares of those who live in suburbs (30%) or urban areas (20%).
• 38% of White Americans own a gun, compared with smaller shares of Black (24%), Hispanic (20%) and Asian (10%) Americans.

Personal protection tops the list of reasons gun owners give for owning a firearm.  About three-quarters (72%) of gun owners say that protection is a major reason they own a gun. Considerably smaller shares say that a major reason they own a gun is for hunting (32%), for sport shooting (30%), as part of a gun collection (15%) or for their job (7%). 

The reasons behind gun ownership have changed only modestly since our 2017 survey of attitudes toward gun ownership and gun policies. At that time, 67% of gun owners cited protection as a major reason they owned a firearm.

Gun owners tend to have much more positive feelings about having a gun in the house than non-owners who live with them. For instance, 71% of gun owners say they enjoy owning a gun – but far fewer non-gun owners in gun-owning households (31%) say they enjoy having one in the home. And while 81% of gun owners say owning a gun makes them feel safer, a narrower majority (57%) of non-owners in gun households say the same about having a firearm at home. Non-owners are also more likely than owners to worry about having a gun in the home (27% vs. 12%, respectively).

Feelings about gun ownership also differ by political affiliation, even among those who personally own firearms. Republican gun owners are more likely than Democratic owners to say owning a gun gives them feelings of safety and enjoyment, while Democratic owners are more likely to say they worry about having a gun in the home.

Non-gun owners are split on whether they see themselves owning a firearm in the future. About half (52%) of Americans who don’t own a gun say they could never see themselves owning one, while nearly as many (47%) could imagine themselves as gun owners in the future.

Among those who currently do not own a gun:

• 61% of Republicans and 40% of Democrats who don’t own a gun say they would consider owning one in the future.
• 56% of Black non-owners say they could see themselves owning a gun one day, compared with smaller shares of White (48%), Hispanic (40%) and Asian (38%) non-owners.

Americans are evenly split over whether gun ownership does more to increase or decrease safety. About half (49%) say it does more to increase safety by allowing law-abiding citizens to protect themselves, but an equal share say gun ownership does more to reduce safety by giving too many people access to firearms and increasing misuse.

Republicans and Democrats differ on this question: 79% of Republicans say that gun ownership does more to increase safety, while a nearly identical share of Democrats (78%) say that it does more to reduce safety.

Urban and rural Americans also have starkly different views. Among adults who live in urban areas, 64% say gun ownership reduces safety, while 34% say it does more to increase safety. Among those who live in rural areas, 65% say gun ownership increases safety, compared with 33% who say it does more to reduce safety. Those living in the suburbs are about evenly split.

Americans increasingly say that gun violence is a major problem. Six-in-ten U.S. adults say gun violence is a very big problem in the country today, up 9 percentage points from spring 2022. In the survey conducted this June, 23% say gun violence is a moderately big problem, and about two-in-ten say it is either a small problem (13%) or not a problem at all (4%).

Looking ahead, 62% of Americans say they expect the level of gun violence to increase over the next five years. This is double the share who expect it to stay the same (31%). Just 7% expect the level of gun violence to decrease.

A majority of Americans (61%) say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country. Another 30% say the ease of legally obtaining a gun is about right, and 9% say it is too hard to get a gun. Non-gun owners are nearly twice as likely as gun owners to say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun (73% vs. 38%). Meanwhile, gun owners are more than twice as likely as non-owners to say the ease of obtaining a gun is about right (48% vs. 20%).

Partisan and demographic differences also exist on this question. While 86% of Democrats say it is too easy to obtain a gun legally, 34% of Republicans say the same. Most urban (72%) and suburban (63%) dwellers say it’s too easy to legally obtain a gun. Rural residents are more divided: 47% say it is too easy, 41% say it is about right and 11% say it is too hard.

About six-in-ten U.S. adults (58%) favor stricter gun laws. Another 26% say that U.S. gun laws are about right, and 15% favor less strict gun laws. The percentage who say these laws should be stricter has fluctuated a bit in recent years. In 2021, 53% favored stricter gun laws, and in 2019, 60% said laws should be stricter.

About a third (32%) of parents with K-12 students say they are very or extremely worried about a shooting ever happening at their children’s school, according to a fall 2022 Center survey of parents with at least one child younger than 18. A similar share of K-12 parents (31%) say they are not too or not at all worried about a shooting ever happening at their children’s school, while 37% of parents say they are somewhat worried.

Among all parents with children under 18, including those who are not in school, 63% see improving mental health screening and treatment as a very or extremely effective way to prevent school shootings. This is larger than the shares who say the same about having police officers or armed security in schools (49%), banning assault-style weapons (45%), or having metal detectors in schools (41%). Just 24% of parents say allowing teachers and school administrators to carry guns in school would be a very or extremely effective approach, while half say this would be not too or not at all effective.

There is broad partisan agreement on some gun policy proposals, but most are politically divisive,   the June 2023 survey found . Majorities of U.S. adults in both partisan coalitions somewhat or strongly favor two policies that would restrict gun access: preventing those with mental illnesses from purchasing guns (88% of Republicans and 89% of Democrats support this) and increasing the minimum age for buying guns to 21 years old (69% of Republicans, 90% of Democrats). Majorities in both parties also  oppose  allowing people to carry concealed firearms without a permit (60% of Republicans and 91% of Democrats oppose this).

Republicans and Democrats differ on several other proposals. While 85% of Democrats favor banning both assault-style weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, majorities of Republicans oppose these proposals (57% and 54%, respectively).

Most Republicans, on the other hand, support allowing teachers and school officials to carry guns in K-12 schools (74%) and allowing people to carry concealed guns in more places (71%). These proposals are supported by just 27% and 19% of Democrats, respectively.

Gun ownership is linked with views on gun policies. Americans who own guns are less likely than non-owners to favor restrictions on gun ownership, with a notable exception. Nearly identical majorities of gun owners (87%) and non-owners (89%) favor preventing mentally ill people from buying guns.

Within both parties, differences between gun owners and non-owners are evident – but they are especially stark among Republicans. For example, majorities of Republicans who do not own guns support banning high-capacity ammunition magazines and assault-style weapons, compared with about three-in-ten Republican gun owners.

Among Democrats, majorities of both gun owners and non-owners favor these two proposals, though support is greater among non-owners. 

Note: This is an update of a post originally published on Jan. 5, 2016 .

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The Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering, Institute of Physics and Materials Science is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Senior Scientist).

Extent of employment:         20 hours per week (with option for a temporary increase to 40 hours from 01.10.2024)

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