Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow – University of Louisville Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology | Center for Integrated Environmental Health Sciences

The University of Louisville Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, in collaboration with the Center for Integrated Environmental Health Sciences, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team.

• Perform experiments testing function of selected miRNAs.
• Chronic culturing of human keratinocytes over expressing selected miRNAs and exposed to arsenite.
• Analyze transcriptomic and proteomic data.
• Prepare manuscripts and poster presentations reporting experimental results.
• Prepare fellowship applications.
• Train students in laboratory procedures.
• Work in collaborative environment with other laboratory personnel.

• Plan and execute research experiments.
• Analyze experimental data and maintain up to date research notebooks.
• Read literature relevant to research and training objectives.
• Preparation of manuscripts and written reports.
• Prepare fellowship applications.
• Oral presentations at group/local meetings, attendance at seminars.
• Training students and technicians.

PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Toxicology or related discipline.

• Experience in metals toxicology.
• Human cell culture experience.
• Next generation sequence analyses.
• Proteomics analyses.
• Experience in mechanisms of action of non-coding RNAs.
• Project planning and execution.
• Proficiency with major software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, Power point, Graphpad).
• Preparation of research findings for manuscripts and presentations.
• Data analysis.
• Organization.
• Self-initiative.
• Critical thinking.

• Laboratory environment.
• Safe handling of biological and chemical agents.
• Light lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs.

• Mentoring/laboratory training.

Entry level

Full-time

Research

Higher Education and Research Services

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. If you require assistance or accommodation with our application process due to an impairment or disability, please email the employment team at employment or . Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

Location:

Louisville, KY

Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00

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