Postdoc Research Associate

meharrymedicalcollege; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College invites applications for a cancer biology laboratory position focusing on innovative molecular techniques for basic and translational cancer research. The successful applicant will design and execute experiments, lead technical efforts, mentor students, and contribute to collaborative projects.

The candidate must hold a PhD in biomedical sciences with strong publication record and experience in cell/molecular biology, cloning, PCR, Western blotting, and immunoassays;

Qualifications

• Experience in cancer biology and molecular/cell biology, including cloning, DNA/RNA analysis, PCR, and cellular assays.
• Strong background in biochemical and immunoassays (Western blotting, immunofluorescence, ELISA) is required.

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 lab colleagues and students.
• Prepare written reports and professional presentations.
• Engage in collaborative studies and coordinate activities within and outside the institution.
• Contribute to career development activities including grant writing.

Skills

Cancer biology

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemical assays

Immunoassays

PCR

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

Data analysis

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-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.