Post Doctoral Fellow - Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 sick days per year

401(a) retirement savings with 6%

Wellness programs

37.5-hour work week

Job summary

West Virginia University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology. The position supports an NIH-funded translational project examining environmental exposures and innate immune and epithelial signaling in lung injury and repair.

The successful candidate will perform experimental work, analyze data, supervise students, and work with mice and molecular biology techniques. Salary is based on NIH levels and experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in toxicology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, developmental biology, regenerative medicine, or a relevant biomedical field.
• At least 1 year hands-on experience in animal models of pulmonary diseases and/or cell culture techniques.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental work.
• Perform experimental data analysis, oversee/direct, and assist undergraduate and graduate researchers in the completion of experiments.
• Work with mice, including handling, breeding and dosing and molecular biology skills and competency.

Skills

Mice handling

Molecular biology

Immunoassays (ELISA)

Flow cytometry

Problem solving

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in toxicology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, developmental biology, regenerative medicine, or relevant biomedical field

Job description

Job Description - Post Doctoral Fellow - Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology (30493)

Post Doctoral Fellow - Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology 30493

Description

The School of Medicine at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.

About the Opportunity

The Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology in the West Virginia University School of Medicine is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow. This position is responsible for a NIH funded translational project to elucidate the role of environmental exposures and innate immune and epithelial signaling in lung injury and repair. Current research in the lab of Dr. Hussain is focused on the understanding of molecular and cellular basis of pulmonary disease susceptibility after inhalation exposures to diverse environmental stressors (xenobiotic particles and gases). For further information about the scientific details of the research, please visit the lab website at
https://hussainlab.org/.

The successful candidate will be required to perform experimental work, perform experimental data analysis, oversee/direct, and assist undergraduate and graduate researchers in the completion of experiments. Salary will be based upon experience and NIH salary level.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week

• 18 sick days per year(for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and inlaws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Perform experimental work
• Perform experimental data analysis, oversee/direct, and assist undergraduate and graduate researchers in the completion of experiments
• Work with mice, including handling, breeding and dosing and molecular biology skills and competency

Qualifications

Ph.D. in toxicology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, developmental biology, regenerative medicine, or a relevant biomedical field is required.

A minimum of one (1) year of hands-on experience in animal models of pulmonary diseases and/or cell culture techniques is required. This experience is typically acquired through the course of doctoral training.

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with mice, including handling, breeding, and dosing
• Molecular biology skills and competency
• Skilled in performing immune assays, such as ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell-sorting methods
• Skilled at using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
• Skilled at identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of co-investigators from diverse disciplines, orientations, and organizations

Contact information for three (3) references

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.