Postdoctoral Fellow (Oyewumi Lab)

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Hybrid work environment

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma training

Wellness programs

Job summary

NEOMED’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Oyewumi Lab to contribute to innovative research in drug delivery and biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative experiments, analyze data, and present findings while advancing knowledge through current literature.

The role requires a PhD by appointment time and strong communication, with opportunities to train staff and collaborate across the department in a

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering or related fields.
• Evidence of independent research skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent and collaborative research; designs experiments and analyzes data.
• Reports and presents research findings and developments.
• Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance.
• May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques.

Skills

Independent research

Technical experiments

Scientific communication

Grantsmanship

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Data analysis

Laboratory safety

Education

PhD in pharmaceutical/biomedical sciences

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry

Histology

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow (Oyewumi Lab)

Position Type: Research

Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN9

Summary: Engage in independent and collaborative researchactivities to include designing, conducting and analyzingscientific experiments. Present results of the research along withdeveloping and maintaining knowledge of current scientificliterature.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Independentand Collaborative Research: Conducts independent researchin collaboration with Principal Investigator. Designs experiments,constructs experimental setups, builds equipment components,collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts.

Presentations: Report and present researchfindings and developments.

Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain generallaboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatorycompliance.

Other Duties: May instruct and train students andresearch staff in established techniques and procedures. Performother duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD (in related field) or MD degree if sufficient researchtraining is documented.
• Evidence of independent research skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements: Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be ableto utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast OhioMedical University's (NEOMED) Department of PharmaceuticalSciences, College of Pharmacy.

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical universitycommitted to educating health professionals, advancing discoveries,and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Dr.Moses Oyewumi who wants to contribute meaningful work in acollaborative academic environment.

The successful candidate will engage in both independent andcollaborative research activities, including designing, conducting,and analyzing scientific experiments. Strong skills in theapplication of in-vitro cell-based and animal models in the fieldof pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences are required. Thecandidate is expected to present research findings and maintainup-to-date knowledge of current scientific literature.

Education/Degrees: Ph.D., or expected Ph.D. by time of appointment,in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering orrelated fields.Experience in some of the following areas isdesirable: biomaterials, advanced drug delivery systems,nanoparticles, hydrogels, stability studies, protein and peptidestherapeutics, bone fractures, cell culture, cell assays, animalmodel development, tissue collections, histology, Western blotting,ELISA, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and assessment oftherapeutic efficacy of drug delivery systems. Candidates that arewilling to learn new techniques that they are not familiar with arewelcome to apply as well.

Evidence of scientific rigor, clear scientific writing andcommunication and ability to work independently and collaborativelywill be important.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborativeand team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling ourmission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued,and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, weseek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrivein a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose valuesalign with this collaborative approach to apply.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Personal Characteristics

• Conceptual understanding of research issues.
• Technical expertise in performing experiments.
• Ability to independently produce, analyze and presentscientific data.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate written or verbally with bothnon-scientific as well as scientific audiences
• Ability and desire to develop grantsmanship in the preparationof competitive funding proposals.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships, withinindividual work groups and across departments, through opencommunication and collaboration; works with others to accomplishgoals and objectives.
• Self‐motivated, highly organized applicants with independentworking abilities, interpersonal communication and writingskills.
• Continual development of professional skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences,bioengineering or related fields.
• It is desired that potential candidates would have experiencein advanced drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical analyticalsystems and in-vitro/in-vivo efficacy assessment of drug deliverysystems.
• Candidates are expected to check the NEOMED website andfamiliarize themselves with ongoing projects in Dr. Oyewumi's labwhich include drug delivery systems for bone regeneration,therapeutic intervention of bone metastasis of cancers,therapeutics to combat neuroinflammation and drug delivery acrossthe blood-brain barrier.

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical,dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account(HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverageoptions, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you planfor the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidayseach year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after sixmonths) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities(Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-sitetraining and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthywork-life balance

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as aparent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran statusor any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.