UNIV - Postdoctoral Scholar - Regenerative Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Amy Engevik in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology is looking for a postdoctoral fellow. The postdoc will be focusing on gastrointestinal epithelial cell biology. We are looking for creative candidates with a strong background in gut physiology, cell biology, microscopy and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience performing analyses related to various omics techniques such as RNAseq 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 gut physiology, cell biology, microscopy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate a significant level of independence and scientific initiative
• Ability to mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• 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 performing analyses related to various omics techniques such as RNAseq 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 working on related projects. 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.

Benefits

• Participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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