Senior Postdoc: Musculoskeletal Biology & Bioinformatics

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to lead and advance research programs in musculoskeletal biology and tissue regeneration. Expertise in bioinformatics, musculoskeletal histology, and molecular biology is essential, along with the ability to mentor trainees in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include leading independent projects, performing advanced analyses (transcriptomics, single-cell, spatial omics), managing lab

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in bioinformatics, musculoskeletal histology, and molecular biology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor trainees in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct independent and collaborative research projects focused on musculoskeletal tissue development ,regeneration, and disease modeling.
• Perform advanced bioinformatics analyses, including transcriptomic, single-cell, and spatial omics data interpretation to support mechanistic discoveries.
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including experimental design, data management, and compliance with institutional and safety protocols.
• Oversee and execute musculoskeletal histology, immunohistochemistry, and imaging studies to evaluate tissue architecture and cellular dynamics.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students, junior postdoctoral fellows, and research staff , fostering an inclusive, productive, and scientifically rigorous environment.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and disseminate findings at national and international meetings.
• Collaborate closely with clinical and engineering teams to integrate multi-scale biological and computational data.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Musculoskeletal biology

Molecular biology

Leadership & mentorship

Tools

R

Python

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to lead and advance research programs in musculoskeletal biology and tissue regeneration. Expertise in bioinformatics, musculoskeletal histology, and molecular biology is essential, along with the ability to mentor trainees in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include leading independent projects, performing advanced analyses (transcriptomics, single-cell, spatial omics), managing lab