NIST Research in Elemental Speciation of Clinical and Biological Systems
NIST offers research using advanced techniques to study the chemical forms of trace elements in biological systems to understand their function.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $82,764/year with $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship at NIST to conduct research on trace element speciation in biological and clinical systems using advanced tandem analytical and X-ray spectroscopy techniques.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to application.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on the elemental speciation of trace elements in clinical and biological systems. The chemical form of trace elements critically influences their biological and clinical functions, making it essential to identify and quantify these species to understand their roles.
Research projects supported under this program emphasize the development and application of tandem analytical methods and X-ray spectroscopy techniques to investigate bio-inorganic elemental species, whether free or bound to proteins or other molecular entities. Fellows will have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, including:
- High-resolution magnetic sector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
- Collision-cell quadrupole ICP-MS
- Various chromatographic separation systems coupled with organic mass spectrometry for protein characterization
- Beamline 6-BM at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) for X-ray spectroscopy research through collaboration within the Material Measurement Laboratory
This program is part of the NRC Research Associateship Programs, which provide postdoctoral scientists with opportunities to conduct self-directed research aligned with federal laboratory goals, gain mentorship, and access advanced facilities.
