Postdoctoral Fellow

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Posting Number: ACAD
484

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Type: Other Academic

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary: $48,500.00

Department:

Position Summary: A postdoctoral position funded by the NIH is available for a motivated M.D. or a Ph.D. preferably with an expertise in cancer biology or Biochemistry. This research will focus on studying the biological and molecular basis of colorectal cancer, utilizing both in vitro and preclinical experiments, along with clinical samples. The primary emphasis will be on examining chemokine signaling.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• PhD or MD in biomedical science from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Prior experience in molecular and cellular biology.
• Proficiency in immunological techniques such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and flow cytometry, as well as working with murine models and performing cell and tissue imaging.
• Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• Familiarity with public bioinformatics databases and resources.
• Employee will be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in bioinformatics and/or epigenetics.

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The postdoctoral fellow will conduct laboratory studies to investigate the role of chemokines in colorectal cancer. The fellow is expected to carry out research with a certain degree of independence, which includes designing and evaluating experiments, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting research progress at both national and international conferences, as well as in weekly lab meetings.

Additionally, the fellow will be encouraged to develop new ideas that enhance the current research, prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the guidance of the principal investigator (PI), apply for postdoctoral fellowships with the PI’s support, attend conferences, and deliver seminars. The fellow is also expected to perform other duties assigned by the PI, such as training and supervising graduate students and participating in various laboratory activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Postdoctoral fellow is expected to perform other duties assigned by the PI, i.e., train and oversee graduate students and participate in other laboratory activities.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal…