Postdoctoral Fellow — Placental Metabolism & Disease Research

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Department of Physiology & Biophysics at Howard University College of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate to investigate pregnancy-related disorders, including gestational diabetes, and their long-term health impacts on mothers and offspring. The role involves conducting experiments, analyses, and contributing to publications, with opportunities for training and career development.

Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• PhD required for Postdoctoral Fellow; for Research Associate, B.S./M.S. depending on background.
• Experience with molecular biology and standard life science techniques is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and data analyses for gestational diabetes and related pregnancy disorders.
• Perform and troubleshoot molecular biology assays and omics-based experiments.
• Train students and lab personnel; assist in publications and presentations.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

PCR & RT-PCR

Western blotting

Mammalian cell culture

Genotyping of mouse models

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical science/Genetics/Cell Biology/Biochemistry

B.S. and M.S. in life sciences or related disciplines

Tools

None specified

Job description

The Department of Physiology & Biophysics at Howard University College of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate to investigate pregnancy-related disorders, including gestational diabetes, and their long-term health impacts on mothers and offspring. The role involves conducting experiments, analyses, and contributing to publications, with opportunities for training and career development.

Evening/weekend work may be required.