Postdoc Research Associate

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, invites applications for a tenure-track cancer biology researcher to join a vibrant laboratory employing innovative molecular techniques and multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research.

The successful candidate will design and lead experiments, mentor students, present findings, and contribute to grant writing; a PhD in biomedical sciences and a strong publication record in cancer biology are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical sciences with strong publication record in cancer biology.
• Experience in cancer biology, cell and molecular biology including cloning, DNA/RNA analysis, PCR, etc.
• Ability to lead experiments, analyze data, and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan research in collaboration with the Principal Investigator
• Independently perform research tasks (experiments), analyze and interpret experimental data
• Provide technical leadership and co-mentorship to co-workers, collaborators, and students
• Prepare written reports and professional presentations
• Engage in collaborative studies and coordinate activities within the lab or with collaborators
• Contribute to grant writing and career development activities

Skills

Cancer biology

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Biochemical assays

Education

PhD in biomedical sciences

Job description

The successful applicant for this position will join a vibrant cancer biology laboratory that uses highly innovative molecular techniques including biochemical, multi-omics and multianalyte approaches for basic and translational cancer research.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties And Job Responsibilities)

• Design and plan research in collaboration with the Principal Investigator
• Independently perform research tasks (experiments), analyze and interpret experimental data
• Provide technical leadership and co-mentship to co-workers, collaborators, and graduate students and undergraduate interns.
• Prepare written reports and professional presentations
• Engage in collaborative studies, coordinate activities with other members of the lab; and/or collaborators/mentors in Meharry or other institutions
• Career development activities including grant writing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Experience in cancer biology, cell and molecular biology including skills in molecular biology (cloning, DNA/RAN analysis, PCR etc), cell biology (cell culture, cellular assays, microscopy), and biochemical and immunoassays (Western blotting, immunofluorescence assays, ELISA) is strongly required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred

• Experience in cancer biology including animal models of breast cancer; 3D cultures, proteomic, metabolomic or transcriptomic profiling; multianalyte profiling; or validation of small molecule inhibitors are strongly preferred.

Education And Experience Required

• Must be a highly motivated individual with a PhD in biomedical sciences, an excellent track record of research in cancer biology and a strong intention to develop into an independent investigator. Publications required. Experience in cancer biology, cell and molecular biology including skills in molecular biology (cloning, DNA/RAN analysis, PCR etc), cell biology (cell culture, cellular assays, microscopy), and biochemical and immunoassays (Western blotting, immunofluorescence assays, ELISA) is strongly required.