Development of Chemical Tracer Methods and the Environmental Impacts of Storm Water Contaminants
NOAA research seeks to understand how stormwater contaminants, like tire chemical 6PPD-quinone, impact aquatic species through toxicokinetics studies.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $71,000 base stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; stipend increases with experience. Duration typically 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral and senior researchers can pursue advanced research on stormwater contaminants, focusing on toxicokinetics of tire chemical 6PPD-quinone in aquatic species at NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; requires strong background in LC-MS/MS or GC-MS/MS bioanalytical methods; relocation and health insurance benefits included.
Description
This fellowship opportunity is offered by the Environmental Chemistry Program (ECP) at NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA. The program specializes in developing and applying advanced analytical methods to detect trace levels of both legacy and emerging contaminants in marine and freshwater species. The research focuses on understanding the adverse health effects of anthropogenic contaminants on aquatic organisms, including those protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.
The current research emphasis is on stormwater contaminants, particularly the tire rubber additive 6PPD and its toxicologically active transformation product, 6PPD-quinone. The project integrates in vivo and in vitro approaches to study the toxicokinetics of these compounds in sensitive aquatic species and to elucidate the role of biotransformation in regulating internal dosimetry.
Applicants should have expertise in bioanalytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS and/or GC-MS/MS and an interest in environmental exposure assessments.
