Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center West Virginia University

Inhalation Engineer

Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Cardiovascular Sciences
and Center for Respiratory Biology and Lung Disease

Research Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track, full time) in the Department of Physiology.

Primary Responsibilities include:

1) Daily operation of the Inhalation Exposure Facility (equipment calibration, cleaning, aerosol generation/measurement/documentation, coordination and execution of exposures).
2) Handling/Monitoring of animals during exposure.
3) Data generation/collection for all exposures (real time aerosol profiling).
4) Training of supporting personnel (technicians, graduate students, post-docs).
5) Oversight and coordination of support personnel assisting in the Facility operation.
6) Contribution to all written scientific materials/documents associated with the Facility (abstracts, posters, manuscripts and grants).

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in engineering (preferably aerosol engineering) and evidence of research productivity (peer-reviewed publications). However, candidates with extensive experience in the technological operation of inhalation facilities and a background in biophysical sciences are encouraged to apply and would qualify for appointment at the rank of Instructor.

Review of applications will begin on September 8, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit [electronic submission preferred] a statement of research interests, current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to: bmoran@hsc.wvu.edu. Please contact Brenda Moran at 304-293-4865 or at the email listed above if you have any questions or problems.

West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Project P.I. email: tnurkiewicz@hsc.wvu.edu
P.I. Home Page: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/circs/Investigators/nurkiewicz.asp

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