Post Doctoral Fellow

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

1d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Sutter Laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow with strong experience in molecular and cell biology. The fellow will join a NIH-funded multidisciplinary team focused on the pharmacodynamics of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) ligands and their system-level effects on skin biology.

The position involves conducting laboratory research and performing complex experiments using analytical methods in biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology. Methods include RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, metabolomics, and flow cytometry, with experiments performed in primary cell culture, organotypic culture, and rodent in vivo models. The fellow is also expected to maintain good laboratory records, participate in research compliance, train others, and write and submit scientific manuscripts. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and a competitive benefits package is included.

Requirements

• PhD in a Life Science discipline.
• Strong experience in molecular and cell biology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform experiments in primary cell culture, organotypic culture, and rodent in vivo models.
• Willingness to participate in research compliance and train others.
• Ability to write and submit scientific manuscripts.

Nice To Haves

• Strong publication record.
• Experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology.
• Experience with complex analytical methods such as RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, and metabolomics.
• Experience in cell culture models, animal genetics, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory research on the pharmacodynamics of AHR ligands and their system-level effects on skin biology.
• Perform complex experiments using analytical methods in biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology, including RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, metabolomics, and flow cytometry.
• Perform experiments in primary cell culture, organotypic culture, and rodent in vivo models.
• Maintain good laboratory records and participate in research compliance.
• Train others.
• Write and submit scientific manuscripts.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree