Post Doctoral Research Scientist

USC Marshall School of Business; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Clinical Translational Sciences. The researcher will work with Dr. Uma Sundaram and team on mechanisms of intestinal transport in obesity and inflammatory bowel disease, using cell culture, organoids, and imaging.

The role emphasizes hypothesis testing, data interpretation, and publication, with collaboration in a state-of-the-art facility and mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• The position requires a PhD or equivalent in a relevant biomedical field.
• Strong background in molecular/cellular biology is preferred.
• Experience with cell culture and organoid models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct active lab research semi-independently, progressing to independent work.
• Perform mammalian cell culture, intestinal organoid culture, uptake experiments and imaging.
• Design and evaluate experiments; develop new ideas to advance current research.
• Train and oversee technicians as directed by the PI.
• Operate specific equipment as needed.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the PI's direction.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the PI.

Job description

Job Description

Postdoctoral fellow position (1 position) is currently available in the Department of Clinical Translational Sciences at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington WV. The current research focus of the PI Dr. Uma Sundaram and his associated PIs include studies on novel physiological and molecular mechanisms of altered intestinal nutrient and electrolyte transport in obesity, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, in response to intestinal infection by enteric pathogens and as modulated by beneficial gut bacteria. This research will involve the formulation and testing of hypotheses, animal experimentation and surgery, cell culture, intestinal organoid culture, molecular and cell biology techniques and imaging techniques. The postdoctoral fellows will be expected to be current in the field literature, to plan and conduct experiments, interpret data and publish results. Successful candidates will have a significant record of accomplishment that demonstrates creativity and initiative and will be working as a team closely with the PI in his well-equipped state-of- the- art research facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct active lab research on a semi-independent basis at the beginning and on an independent basis afterwards.
• The lab research works include, but not limited to, mammalian cell culture, intestinal organoid culture, radioactive uptake experiments in cells, organoids and animal intestinal membrane vesicles, molecular and cellular biology techniques such as western blot/ PCR /gene cloning and mutagenesis, basic microbiology techniques, and animal care and animal surgery on different animal models.
• Design and evaluate experiments; develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Train and oversee technicians as determined by PI.
• Hold responsibility for operation of specific equipment if needed.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the PI.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by PI.