Post Doctoral Research Fellow

The Institute for Radiation Health Studies at Kansas State University (KSU) is seeking a research fellow to serve as the group's Radiation Biology Discipline Lead Scientist. Position responsibilities include fostering collaborations with researchers across campus conducting radiation health-related studies, substantial laboratory work to develop preliminary data for grant proposals, and grant proposal writing.

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is committed to driving innovation, fostering diversity and preparing the next generation of technological leaders. As a premier institution, our mission is to educate and empower our students to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in radiation biology or closely related field
• The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience conducting radiation biology experiments, including imaging and quantification
• Experience in grant grant proposals
• Experience in mathematics and statistics to conduct model fits to data and interpret results
• Experience leading winning grant proposals
• Advanced knowledge of radiation dosimetry
• Experience conducting experiments with neutron sources

Additional Role Information:

• Successful applicant must be willing and able to travel for conference and workshop participation on a regular basis.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest
• CV
• Statement of objectives

Applications close on: December 31, 2025

$65,000 - $70,000