Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalation Disease)

Research Overview

Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI). Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.

Job Duties

• Perform in vitro studies with primary lung cell culture models.
• Perform biochemical or imaging experiments pertaining to CF or e-cigarette exposure.
• Use imaging, biochemical, proteomic, and microbiological techniques both in vitro and in vivo.
• Assist with the development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

Expectations

• Complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.
• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into project design/interpretation.
• Interact on a regular basis with the PI, faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
• Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at local and national scientific meetings.
• Write and publish results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

Compliance

• Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department.
• Understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols.
• Attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. in physiology, immunology, or a related field.

Work Experience: Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and viral models such as RSV. Experience conducting and analyzing in vitro studies.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Imaging or biochemistry experience including working with lung tissues or immune cells.
• Experience with microscopy, flow cytometry and/or mass spectrometry.
• Experience with primary cell culture and animal model studies.
• Experience working with BSL 2 pathogens.

Skills: Critical thinking, interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Pay

Pay range: $63,480.00 - $90,000.00

Required Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter