Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in the Shelby lab at the University of Tennessee Knoxville focuses on biophysical research and single-molecule techniques related to immune receptor signaling in B and T cells. The role involves designing and performing experiments, maintaining laboratory resources, and training students, with an emphasis on quantitative single-molecule fluorescence microscopy as a primary experimental tool.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field.
• A strong publication record including first-author peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy and fluorescence methods.
• Self-motivated work ethic leading to productive work.
• Independent critical thinking skills necessary to design experiments or analyses.
• Background knowledge of scientific data analysis and statistical analyses.
• Familiarity with data analysis and graphing software.
• Ability to gain proficiency in scientific programming in MATLAB.
• Good record-keeping, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain a detailed lab notebook and other lab inventories.
• Awareness of and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Scientific problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with quantitative or single-molecule/super-resolution microscopy.
• Experience with biophysical techniques for studying model and/or plasma membranes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the research and work done in the Shelby Lab, especially the setup and development of biological laboratory resources for microscopy experiments.
• Design, perform, troubleshoot, and optimize experiments.
• Direct an independent research project involving quantitative single-molecule imaging of immune receptors.
• Review and present recent literature related to the project.
• Interpret and present results to fellow lab members and the broader scientific community through conference presentations and publications.
• Provide constructive and critical feedback on other lab members' projects.
• Assist in training new undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.
• Apply for independent funding where appropriate and contribute to lab grant applications.
• Contribute to basic lab management.

What This Job Offers

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