Postdoctoral Researcher- Molecular

Location

Primary location for job responsibilities: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Additional location: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of KSU faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate students), engaging with external collaborators from other universities, community members, government agencies, and/or private sector entities to stimulate innovation, capacity‑building, and sustainability of research and scholarly activity at KSU.

• Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses, submission of reports or manuscripts to peer‑reviewed publications, and/or attendance and presentation of research findings at appropriate venues of dissemination.
• Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals and directions within the research group.
• Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in collaboration with faculty mentor.
• Generates revenue by securing grants and participates in departmental and institutional career‑development programs, such as grant writing workshops.
• Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operates within budget guidelines.
• Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with institutional policies, and federal, state and local regulations.
• Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangements with internal and external partners.
• Engages in research and publication.
• Responsible for teaching qualified courses and may include lecture and/or laboratory components, as assigned.

• Science experiments:
  Transformation of
  
  E. coli with DNA; transfection of
  * Trypanosoma brucei*; electron microscopy of trypanosomes; fluorescence microscopy; flow cytometry analysis of cell cycle; proteomic analysis of trypanosomes; purification of proteins; molecular pharmacology; test efficacy of drugs in mouse model of human African trypanosomiasis; chemical biology; modes of drug action.
• Supervision of students to perform some of the tasks described above.
• Ordering lab supplies and mice for work in vivarium.
• Maintaining laboratory:
  Organize scheduled ‘wipe tests’ for radioactivity use; arrange upgrade of equipment for high‑throughput proliferation assays of trypanosomes as needed.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.V.M., Sc.D., M.D., PharmD, etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or obtaining a doctorate degree within six (6) months of hire.
• None.

Refer to the College's Postdoctoral project addendum.

• Able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment begins and continue to work legally for the proposed term.
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously to meet assigned deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research on a team of faculty and students with the ability to meet deliverables and milestones.
• Demonstrated creative and proactive approach towards problem‑solving.
• Knowledge of and experience in general analytical methods development and good analytical practices.
• Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.

• Outstanding proposal and paper writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills.
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced.
• Education.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment and prohibits harassment and discrimination. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225: eeo.