Postdoctoral Fellow - Biological Sciences - Jeff Skolnick

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech, a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Cellular Pharmacology in the Skolnick Group of the School of Biological Sciences. The position focuses on mammalian cell culture, assay development, and target engagement studies.

The candidate should have a PhD in a related field, hands-on experience in enzymology and biophysical methods, and strong communication skills to contribute to interdisciplinary teams and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Enzymology, Chemical Biology, or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience in recombinant protein production, enzymology, assay development.
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, communication and independence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture, maintenance, expansion, and generation of engineered cell lines.
• Design and execute cellular pharmacology studies including dose-response and time-course assays.
• Develop and apply NanoBRET/NanoBiT to assess target engagement and protein interactions.
• Conduct western blotting, immunofluorescence, microscopy, and localization studies.
• Analyze data, optimize assays, troubleshoot, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and present findings through talks/publications.
• Experience with 3D cultures and organoids is desirable.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Experimental design

Data analysis

Independent researcher

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Enzymology, Chemical Biology, or related discipline

Tools

NanoBRET

NanoBiT

Immunofluorescence

Microscopy

Western blotting

Job description

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information

Undergraduate degree programs include 4-year BS and 5-year BS/MS programs in Biology and Bioinformatics. Graduate degree programs include MS and PhD in Biology, MS and PhD in Bioinformatics, MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering as well as PhD in Quantitative Biosciences, Ocean Sciences and Engineering, Applied Physiology, and Dual Degree Doctor of Physical Therapy/ Doctor of Philosophy. Research strengths include Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Ecology, Evolution, Integrative Physiology, Microbial Dynamics and Infection, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Biomedical Sciences. The school is home to the two largest and most distinctive undergraduate majors in the College of Sciences: Biology and Neuroscience. Faculty members in the School of Biological Sciences have the opportunity to work with students from all majors on campus.

Job Summary

Postdoctoral Fellow in Cellular Pharmacology in the Skolnick Group in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture, maintenance, expansion, and generation of engineered cell lines.
• Design and execute cellular pharmacology studies, including dose-response, time-course, washout, proliferation, viability, and pathway modulation assays.
• Develop and apply NanoBRET, NanoBiT, and related approaches to assess target engagement and protein-protein interactions.
• Conduct western blotting, immunofluorescence, microscopy, and protein localization studies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, optimize assays, troubleshoot challenges, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings through presentations and publications.
• Know-how on advanced cellular models, including 3D cultures and organoids, is desirable.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Enzymology, Chemical Biology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in recombinant protein production, enzymology, assay development, and biophysical characterization.
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Required Documents To Attach

Applicants should upload a single PDF, which should include:

• Cover letter stating your interest in this position.
• Your fit and previous experience related to this position description, including scientific goals and interests.
• CV.
• Names and contact information for three persons willing to provide a recommendation.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Background Check

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