UNIV - Postdoctoral Scholar - Regenerative Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the AEngevik Lab of the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology. The candidate will study gastrointestinal epithelial cell biology, focusing on gut physiology, cell biology and advanced microscopy.

Experience with RNA-seq data analysis is a plus. The successful applicant should demonstrate independence and scientific initiative, with the ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate

Qualifications

• Strong background in gut physiology and cell biology.
• Experience with microscopy techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with RNA-seq analyses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research in consultation with and under supervision of Dr. Engevik; design and implement experiments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and input data into lab documentation for access by Engevik lab investigators.
• Mentor graduate students and other lab personnel; guide at least 2 graduate students with Meetings, data review and experimental design.
• Draft manuscripts for publication and present work at conferences (local, national, and international).
• Collaborate with PI on developing research grant proposals and apply for postdoctoral fellowships (NIH, AHA, etc.).

Skills

Gut physiology

Cell biology

Microscopy

Verbal and written communication

RNA-seq analysis (experience)

Tools

RNA-seq analysis tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Postdoc Position (in the AEngevik Lab)

The laboratory of Dr. Amy Engevik in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology is looking for a postdoctoral fellow. The postdoc will be focusing on gastrointestinal epithelial cell biology. We are looking for creative candidates with a strong background in gut physiology, cell biology, microscopy and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience performing analyses related to various omics techniques such as RNAseq and downstream analyses is a plus. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a significant level of independence and scientific initiative. The applicant should also be able to demonstrate the ability to mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001060 COM REG MED Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Specific Duties: E ssential and M arginal Duties including percentage of effort :

• 1. Essential duty (35%): To develop and conduct research in consultation with, and under the supervision of Dr. Engevik. Individuals will be responsible for the design and implementation of experiments relevant to the project.
• 2. Essential duty (15%): To maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records. This includes inputting data into our laboratory documentation for all Engevik lab investigators to access within the confines of MUSC.
• 3. Essential duty (15%): To assist in training of graduate students and other laboratory personnel. We anticipate that a successful candidate for this position will be able to mentor at least 2 graduate students who are currently working on related projects. This includes having one on one meetings with them to go over raw datasets, help with trouble shooting and experimental design and facilitate analyzing data.
• 4. Essential duty (15%): To draft manuscripts for publication in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals and to present work at local, national and/or international conferences.
• 5. Essential duty (20%): To work closely with PI on developing research grant proposals for the laboratory and to apply for postdoctoral fellowship awards from the NIH, American Heart Association (AHA), and/or from other internal or external sources of funding.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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