Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Under minimal supervision, quantify nucleosides and intracellular nucleotides as well as other antiviral agents using existing Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) methodology.
• Develop new LC-MS/MS methods as necessary.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and repair of HPLC and Mass Spectrometer instruments.
• Analyze and interpret results of studies, review literature for related research developments and techniques, and compile findings.
• Experience in working with mammalian plasma and serum samples.
• Ability to determine pharmakinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters.
• Draft scientific papers and abstracts.
• Attend meetings and present scientific data.

Nice To Haves

• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
• Previous experience in metabolomics and lipidomics highly desirable.
• Experience with long-acting antiviral agents desirable.
• Strong publication record during their PhD thesis.
• Experience in cellular and biochemical pharmacology would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Quantify nucleosides and intracellular nucleotides as well as other antiviral agents using existing Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) methodology.
• Develop new LC-MS/MS methods as necessary.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and repair of HPLC and Mass Spectrometer instruments.
• Analyze and interpret results of studies, review literature for related research developments and techniques, and compile findings.
• Determine pharmakinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters.
• Draft scientific papers and abstracts.
• Attend meetings and present scientific data.

Benefits

• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).

What This Job Offers

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