Postdoctoral Fellow (Oyewumi Lab)

About the role

Engage in independent and collaborative research activities to include designing, conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. Present results of the research along with developing and maintaining knowledge of current scientific literature.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent research in collaboration with Principal Investigator.
• Designs experiments, constructs experimental setups, builds equipment components, collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts.
• Report and present research findings and developments.
• Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance.
• May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures.

Qualifications

• PhD (in related field) or MD degree if sufficient research training is documented.
• Evidence of independent research skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable.
• Experience in advanced drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical analytical systems and in-vitro/in-vivo efficacy assessment of drug delivery systems.

Education

Ph.D., or expected Ph.D. by time of appointment, in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering or related fields.

Experience

• Experience in some of the following areas is desirable: biomaterials, advanced drug delivery systems, nanoparticles, hydrogels, stability studies, protein and peptides therapeutics, bone fractures, cell culture, cell assays, animal model development, tissue collections, histology, Western blotting, ELISA, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and assessment of therapeutic efficacy of drug delivery systems.

Key Skills, Knowledge And Personal Characteristics

• Conceptual understanding of research issues.
• Technical expertise in performing experiments.
• Ability to independently produce, analyze and present scientific data.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate written or verbally with both non-scientific as well as scientific audiences.
• Ability and desire to develop grantsmanship in the preparation of competitive funding proposals.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships, within individual work groups and across departments, through open communication and collaboration; works with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Self‐motivated, highly organized applicants with independent working abilities, interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Continual development of professional skills.

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discoveries, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Dr. Moses Oyewumi who wants to contribute meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

The successful candidate will engage in both independent and collaborative research activities, including designing, conducting, and analyzing scientific experiments. Strong skills in the application of in-vitro cell-based and animal models in the field of pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences are required. The candidate is expected to present research findings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current scientific literature.

Candidates are expected to check the NEOMED website and familiarize themselves with ongoing projects in Dr. Oyewumi's lab which include drug delivery systems for bone regeneration, therapeutic intervention of bone metastasis of cancers, therapeutics to combat neuroinflammation and drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Long-term care coverage options
• Life insurance
• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching
• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities
• Ongoing investment in professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance