Postdoctoral Scientist — HIV Biology & Molecular Virology

Meharry Medical College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to design and conduct experiments in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular virology. The role includes training graduate students and technicians and preparing data for manuscript submissions.

The candidate will perform independent research, analyze results, and prepare presentations and reports. Collaboration with lab members and external collaborators is encouraged as part of a dynamic research program.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or virology.
• Ability to plan and execute molecular biology experiments.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS research.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments pertaining to molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and molecular virology.
• Perform complex HIV/AIDS-related experiments.
• Write manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and publications.
• Maintain documentation and records of experimental protocols and results.
• Train graduate students and technicians in fundamentals of biomedical research.
• Collaborate with lab members and collaborators from other departments or institutions.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Virology

Communication

Experiment planning

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Tools

PCR

Flow cytometry

Cell culture equipment

Imaging systems

Job description

Meharry Medical College is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to design and conduct experiments in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular virology. The role includes training graduate students and technicians and preparing data for manuscript submissions.

The candidate will perform independent research, analyze results, and prepare presentations and reports. Collaboration with lab members and external collaborators is encouraged as part of a dynamic research program.