Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University’s Cordy Lab in the Department of Biology is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to study malaria-induced dyserythropoiesis and redox biology of red blood cells. The one-year contract, with potential extension, offers a NIH-guided research program and opportunities for conferences, grants, and publications.

The role involves in vitro human erythroid culture, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and multi-omics analyses, with data preparation for manuscripts and grant

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience with cell culture and multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Experience with immunolabeling and standard molecular biology techniques.
• Evidence of productivity through first-author publications and/or conference presentations.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and execute experiments using an in vitro human erythroid culture system.
• Perform multi-parameter flow cytometry on erythroid cells.
• Perform immunofluorescence microscopy on archived tissue samples.
• Generate and analyze multi-omic data on erythroid culture experiments.
• Prepare data for manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant applications.
• Assist with lab managerial duties and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Immunofluorescence microscopy

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field

Tools

Flow cytometer

Fluorescence microscope

Omics data analysis tools

Bioinformatics pipelines

Job description

The Cordy Lab in the Department of Biology at Wake ForestUniversity is recruiting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to carry out research on malaria-induced dyserythropoiesis and redox biology of red blood cells. This position is part of a newly NIH-funded research program focused on investigating the host-parasite mechanisms driving severe malarial anemia (SMA) and exploring the potential of host-targeting therapies. The successful candidate will leverage in vitro human primary cell models and archived tissue specimens, and will apply flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and multi-omics analyses in their work. In joining a collaborative research environment, the postdoctoral fellow will be part of the Wake Forest Center for Redox Biology & Medicine and will work with multiple collaborating labs. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to present at national and international conferences, participate in grant-writing, and submit their work for publication. Salary is commensurate with institutional and NIH guidelines, including a comprehensive benefits package. Position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Optimize and execute experiments using an in vitro humanerythroid culture system
• Perform multi-parameter flow cytometry on erythroid cells
• Perform immunofluorescence microscopy on archived tissue samples
• Generate and analyze multi-omic data on erythroid culture experiments
• Prepare data for manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant applications
• Assist with lab managerial duties and play an active role inmentoring graduate and undergraduate students in a supportivelaboratory culture

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology,Biochemistry, or a related field
• Expertise with cell culture
• Experience with immune-labeling and standard molecular biologytechniques
• Evidence of productivity through first-author publication(s)and/or conference presentations
• A collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Computational experience with transcriptomic data analysis or basic bioinformatics pipelines
• Expertise with primary cells, stem cell differentiation, and/or Plasmodium culture
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or redox assays

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work
• Provide training and assist in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate research students

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 40 pounds)
• Involves some amount of walking, standing, sitting, reaching,talking, hearing, and manual dexterity

Environmental Conditions:

• Chemical hazards. Proper protective equipment and fume hoods are provided and maintained by Environmental Health and Safety.
• Biological hazards. Proper protective equipment and biologicalsafety cabinets are provided and maintained by Environmental Health and Safety.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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