Postdoctoral Fellow; X. Wang

Overview

Join NEOMED's Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Dr. Xinwen Wang who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

The successful candidate will engage in both independent and collaborative research activities, including designing, conducting, and analyzing scientific experiments. Strong skills in animal experimentation are required, and experience in mass spectrometry–based analysis is a plus. The candidate is expected to present research findings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current scientific literature.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

• Independent and Collaborative Research: Conduct independent and team-based research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Design and execute experiments, develop and optimize experimental systems, collect and analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for publication. Animal experimentation skills are required, and experience in omics-based research using mass spectrometry (e.g., proteomics, metabolomics) is a plus.
• Presentations and Scholarly Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations of research findings at group meetings, institutional seminars, and scientific conferences. Contribute to grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Laboratory Management and Compliance: Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and safety. Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, including protocols related to animal research.
• Training and Mentorship: Assist in training and mentoring graduate students, undergraduate students, and research staff in experimental techniques and laboratory procedures.

• Experience with animal studies, e.g., transgenic mice (required for strong consideration)
• Expertise in mass spectrometry–based analysis
• Background in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism
• Experience in omics research (e.g., metabolomics, proteomics, or related fields)

• PhD (in related field) or MD degree if sufficient research training is documented.
• Evidence of independent research skills.

Starting Salary Range: $53,650 – $63,486, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching
• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months)
• Educational benefits with partner universities
• Ongoing investment in professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives

Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer, and other office equipment.

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs, and matters of conscience.