Postdoc Research Scientist — HIV/AIDS Molecular Biology

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College in Nashville seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate to design and conduct experiments spanning molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and virology, with a focus on HIV/AIDS research. The successful candidate will develop and optimize experimental protocols, maintain rigorous data records, and ensure results meet high scientific standards.

You will train graduate students and technicians in core techniques, present findings at lab meetings, contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or virology.
• Experience planning and conducting complex molecular biology experiments.
• Ability to design, optimize and troubleshoot experiments.
• Strong documentation and manuscript writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments in molecular biology, cell biology and virology.
• Perform routine HIV/AIDS-related molecular biology experiments.
• Write manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
• Maintain documentation of protocols and results.
• Train students and technicians in core techniques.
• Collaborate with lab members and external partners.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Research design

Communication

Education

PhD in molecular biology

Biochemistry

Genetics

Virology

Tools

PCR

Flow cytometry

Molecular cloning

Imaging

Job description

Meharry Medical College in Nashville seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate to design and conduct experiments spanning molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and virology, with a focus on HIV/AIDS research. The successful candidate will develop and optimize experimental protocols, maintain rigorous data records, and ensure results meet high scientific standards.

You will train graduate students and technicians in core techniques, present findings at lab meetings, contribute to