Postdoctoral Researcher- Molecular & Cellular Biology- SCM

Postdoctoral Researcher – Molecular & Cellular Biology – SCM

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia (Primary) – 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Secondary:
Marietta, GA – 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Type: Full‑time, Regular

Job : 256290

About Us: Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower 47,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from more than 100 countries. We value respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Job Summary: Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of faculty and students in research projects, collaborating with external partners to stimulate innovation and capacity‑building  position is grant‑funded; continued employment depends on grant availability.

• Plan and execute experimental activities, including transformation of
  
  E. coli, transfection of Trypanosoma brucei, electron microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, proteomic analysis, protein purification, molecular pharmacology, and drug efficacy testing in mouse models of human African trypanosomiasis.
• Supervise students in performing laboratory tasks.
• Order laboratory supplies, including mice for vivarium work.
• Maintain laboratory safety, schedule radioactivity wipe tests, and arrange equipment upgrades as needed.
• Prepare experimental reports, manuscripts, and presentations for conferences and peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to research proposal development and identify new research directions.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop an Individual Development Plan.
• Secure grant funding and participate in grant‑writing workshops.
• Prepare and manage project budgets in line with institutional guidelines.
• Maintain official records, ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
• Establish cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Teach qualified courses, including lectures and laboratory components, as assigned.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.V.M., Sc.D., M.D., Pharm.
  
  D.) from an accredited institution, or ability to obtain a doctorate within six months of hire.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research, meet deliverables and milestones.
• Strong proposal and paper writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, problem‑solving, organization, time‑management, project‑management, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.
• Attention to detail, strong follow‑up and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

• Refer to the College’s Postdoctoral Project Addendum.

• Non‑supervisory position.
• Position has financial responsibilities.
• No driving required.
• Travel required 1–24% of the time.
• No security clearance required.

Standard enhanced background investigation per the University System of Georgia policy. Final candidates must consent to a criminal background investigation.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo.