Regenerative Medicine Postdoc: Independent Research Lead

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Delgado Lab to drive independent research projects, manage animal studies, and mentor junior staff. The role emphasizes data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.

The candidate will oversee experimental design, contribute to publications, and collaborate with internal and external teams while maintaining compliance with biosafety and animal care protocols.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required in chemistry, biology, medicine or related field.
• Two years advanced journal-level work experience preferred.
• Experience maintaining and managing animal colonies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, troubleshoot and interpret complex experiments.
• Coordinate and manage multiple parallel research projects to milestones.
• Perform survival surgeries on mice and teach lab members procedures.
• Analyze data including multispectral immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, RNA-seq and proteomics.
• Lead manuscript preparation and contribute to grant/peer-reviewed submissions.

Skills

Independent research design

Mentoring juniors

Animal survival surgeries

Histochemical techniques

Proteomics

Tissue culture

Advanced microscopy

Manuscript preparation

Conference presentations

Education

Doctorate degree in chemistry/biology/medicine

Tools

Laboratory animal facilities

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Delgado Lab to drive independent research projects, manage animal studies, and mentor junior staff. The role emphasizes data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.

The candidate will oversee experimental design, contribute to publications, and collaborate with internal and external teams while maintaining compliance with biosafety and animal care protocols.