UNIV - Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Regenerative Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

21d

About The Position

The lab of Henry Sucov has funding and projects for several postdocs. Dr. Sucov is a SmartState endowed professor in the Dept. of Regenerative Medicine and as well in the Div. of Cardiology at MUSC. Among other approaches, the lab uses genetic strategies in mice to identify pathways and processes that impact cardiomyocyte proliferation, cytokinesis and polyploidy, and heart regeneration after heart injury. A related project addresses mechanisms that underlie viral myocarditis. Candidates should contact Dr. Sucov directly by email ([email protected]) to discuss these opportunities.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree.
• Candidates must have research experience in any relevant area of biomedical science, including molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and/or cell biology.
• 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 climb stairs.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers.
• 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 push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., 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 be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the PI, design and perform laboratory experiments to advance independent research projects. Scope of projects to include studies of heart biology, development, regeneration, and/or physiology, and studied using molecular, biochemical, and physiological assays.
• Oral and written communication of research results (within lab, within MUSC, to external scientific community). Research progress expected to advance to publications in a manner that will involve writing and editing manuscripts and conference abstracts; oral presentation of results typically using Powerpoint slide shows in a manner that will effectively communicate scientific understanding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory records.
• Assist with laboratory maintenance and training of other laboratory personnel.
• Prepare applications to internal or external sources of fellowship support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees