Postdoc Research Associate

Meharry Medical College; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College invites a PhD-level cancer biologist to join a vibrant laboratory using molecular, multi-omics and multi-analyte approaches for basic and translational cancer research.

The successful applicant will design and carry out experiments, provide technical leadership and co-mentorship, and prepare reports and presentations; collaboration across teams and institutions is expected, with a strong emphasis on publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical sciences with a strong cancer biology track record.
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques and publications.
• Proven ability to design and execute independent research projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan research in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
• Independently perform experiments, analyze and interpret data.
• Provide technical leadership and co-mentorship to team members and students.
• Prepare written reports and professional presentations.
• Engage in collaborative studies and grant writing.

Skills

Cancer biology

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Cloning

PCR

Cell culture

Microscopy

Immunoassays

Data analysis

Education

PhD in biomedical sciences

Tools

PCR

Fluorescence microscopy

Western blot apparatus

ELISA reader

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-mentorship 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.

About Meharry

Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: "Worship of God Through Service to Mankind."

Mission

Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.

Core Values

• Accountability with transparency
• Equity with inclusion
• Respect with collegiality
• Service with compassion
• Integrity without exception

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

Contact For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or [e-mail].