Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biology
About The Position
The Cordy Lab in the Department of Biology at Wake Forest University is recruiting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to carry out research on malaria-induced dyserythropoiesis and redox biology of red blood cells. This position is part of a newly NIH-funded research program focused on investigating the host-parasite mechanisms driving severe malarial anemia (SMA) and exploring the potential of host-targeting therapies. The successful candidate will leverage in vitro human primary cell models and archived tissue specimens, and will apply flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and multi-omics analyses in their work. In joining a collaborative research environment, the postdoctoral fellow will be part of the Wake Forest Center for Redox Biology & Medicine and will work with multiple collaborating labs. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to present at national and international conferences, participate in grant-writing, and submit their work for publication. Salary is commensurate with institutional and NIH guidelines, including a comprehensive benefits package. Position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Expertise with cell culture
- Experience with immune-labeling and standard molecular biology techniques
- Evidence of productivity through first-author publication(s) and/or conference presentations
- A collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Nice To Haves
- Computational experience with transcriptomic data analysis or basic bioinformatics pipelines
- Expertise with primary cells, stem cell differentiation, and/or Plasmodium culture
- Experience with flow cytometry and/or redox assays
Responsibilities
- Optimize and execute experiments using an in vitro human erythroid culture system
- Perform multi-parameter flow cytometry on erythroid cells
- Perform immunofluorescence microscopy on archived tissue samples
- Generate and analyze multi-omic data on erythroid culture experiments
- Prepare data for manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant applications
- Assist with lab managerial duties and play an active role in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in a supportive laboratory culture
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
