UNIV - Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Regenerative Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

17h

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Mindy Engevik in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology is looking for a postdoctoral fellow for a new multi-year with an anticipated start date of as soon as possible. The postdoc will be focusing on microbe-host interactions. We are looking for creative candidates with a strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, gut physiology and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with performing analyses related to various omics techniques such as RNAseq, metabolomics and downstream analyses is a plus. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a significant level of independence and scientific initiative. The applicant should also be able to demonstrate the ability to mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements

• Strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, gut physiology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a significant level of independence and scientific initiative
• Demonstrate the ability to mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with performing analyses related to various omics techniques such as RNAseq, metabolomics and downstream analyses

Responsibilities

• To develop and conduct research in consultation with, and under the supervision of Dr. Engevik. Individuals will be responsible for the design and implementation of experiments relevant to the project.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records. This includes inputting data into our laboratory documentation for all Engevik lab investigators to access within the confines of MUSC.
• To assist in training of graduate students and other laboratory personnel. We anticipate that a successful candidate for this position will be able to mentor at least 2 graduate students who are currently on this project. This includes having one on one meetings with them to go over raw datasets, help with trouble shooting and experimental design and facilitate analyzing data.
• To draft manuscripts for publication in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals and to present work at local, national and/or international conferences.
• To work closely with PI on developing research grant proposals for the laboratory and to apply for postdoctoral fellowship awards from the NIH, American Heart Association (AHA), and/or from other internal or external sources of funding.

What This Job Offers

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