Research Assistant Professor

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks a Research Assistant Professor to enhance research programs focused on liquid biopsy and precision medicine. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in mass spectrometry and other high-tech analyses while mentoring students and contributing to significant research projects funded by NIH.

Qualifications

• PhD with at least three years of postdoctoral training.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel detection platforms for disease diagnosis.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to grant and manuscript writing.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Peptidomics

Extracellular vesicle analysis

Education

PhD

Job description

Research Assistant Professor

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Apr 15, 2020
Description:

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking applications for a faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. The Department seeks outstanding investigators employing a combination of biomarker analyses and multi-disciplinary detection technologies to precision medicine to enhance the research programs on liquid biopsy for the center of Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics.

Attention will be paid particularly to applicants who has extensive experience in mass spectrometry, proteomics, peptidomics and extracellular vesicle analysis in infectious diseases. Successful applicants are expected to join Professor Tony Hu’s research group and participate in projects funded by NIH and other federal extramural funding, as well as develop new projects. Responsibilities will include designing and developing novel detection platforms for disease diagnosis, supervising and mentoring undergraduate, graduate students and postdoc fellows, and contributing in grant and manuscript writing.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include a PhD with at least three years of postdoctoral training.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should upload the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, short (2-3 page) description of current and proposed research.

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