Postdoc: Regenerative GI Biology & Omics Research

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the AEngevik Lab of the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology. The candidate will study gastrointestinal epithelial cell biology, focusing on gut physiology, cell biology and advanced microscopy.

Experience with RNA-seq data analysis is a plus. The successful applicant should demonstrate independence and scientific initiative, with the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate

Qualifications

• Strong background in gut physiology and cell biology.
• Experience with microscopy techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with RNA-seq analyses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research in consultation with and under supervision of Dr. Engevik; design and implement experiments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and input data into lab documentation for access by Engevik lab investigators.
• Mentor graduate students and other lab personnel; guide at least 2 graduate students with Meetings, data review and experimental design.
• Draft manuscripts for publication and present work at conferences (local, national, and international).
• Collaborate with PI on developing research grant proposals and apply for postdoctoral fellowships (NIH, AHA, etc.).

Skills

Gut physiology

Cell biology

Microscopy

Verbal and written communication

RNA-seq analysis (experience)

Tools

RNA-seq analysis tools

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the AEngevik Lab of the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology. The candidate will study gastrointestinal epithelial cell biology, focusing on gut physiology, cell biology and advanced microscopy.

Experience with RNA-seq data analysis is a plus. The successful applicant should demonstrate independence and scientific initiative, with the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate