UNIV - Post Doctoral Fellow- Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Jorge Múnera in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology seeks a postdoctoral fellow to study digestive diseases using animal models and human pluripotent stem cell-derived small intestinal and colonic organoids. The laboratory is part of the NIH-funded Digestive Disease Research Core Center (DDRCC) and the MUSC Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Digestive & Liver Disease, funded through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The fellow will have access to multiple DDRCC and COBRE cores and will conduct research in consultation with and under the supervision of the principal investigator. Recent PhD graduates from institutions outside MUSC will be given priority.

The postdoctoral fellow will design and implement experiments, maintain laboratory records, assist with daily laboratory operations, and help train graduate students and other laboratory personnel. The role also includes drafting manuscripts, presenting research at conferences, collaborating with the PI on grant proposals, and applying for postdoctoral fellowship awards.

Requirements

• Recent PhD.
• Peer-reviewed research publications.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell biology and morphogenesis.
• Strong interest in stem cell research.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Keen interest in establishing an independent research program in developmental and stem cell biology.

Nice To Haves

• Recent PhD graduates from institutions outside of MUSC will be given priority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research in consultation with and under the supervision of the PI.
• Design and implement experiments relevant to the project.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records.
• Assist with daily maintenance of the laboratory.
• Assist in training graduate students and other laboratory personnel.
• Draft manuscripts for publication in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Present work at local, national, and/or international conferences.
• Work with the PI to develop research grant proposals for the laboratory.
• Apply for postdoctoral fellowship awards from the NIH, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, and/or other internal or external funding sources.

What This Job Offers

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