Postdoctoral Fellow: Regenerative Medicine & Gut Epithelium

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a postdoctoral fellow in the AEngevik Lab focusing on gastrointestinal epithelial cell biology. The successful candidate will perform experiments, analyze omics data, and contribute to manuscript preparation. The role emphasizes independence, initiative, and mentoring students, with opportunities to work on NIH and AHA funding proposals. Applicants should have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or a related field is required.
• Strong background in gut physiology, cell biology, and microscopy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience with RNAseq analyses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research under supervision of Dr. Engevik.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and data management.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students; supervise at least 2 students.
• Draft manuscripts for publication and present at conferences.
• Assist PI in developing research grant proposals and pursue NIH/AHA funding.

Skills

Gut physiology

Cell biology

Microscopy

Verbal & written communication

RNAseq analyses

Education

PhD in biology or related field

Tools

RNAseq

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a postdoctoral fellow in the AEngevik Lab focusing on gastrointestinal epithelial cell biology. The successful candidate will perform experiments, analyze omics data, and contribute to manuscript preparation. The role emphasizes independence, initiative, and mentoring students, with opportunities to work on NIH and AHA funding proposals. Applicants should have strong communication skills.