Postdoctoral Researcher- Molecular & Cellular Biology- SCM

About Us

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Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities)

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

• Science experiments: Transformation of E. coli with DNA; transfection of Trypanosoma brucei; electron microscopy of trypanosomes; fluorescence microscopy; flow cytometry analysis of cell cycle; proteomic analysis of trypanosomes; purification of proteins; molecular pharmacology; test efficacy of drugs in mouse model of human African trypanosomiasis; chemical biology; modes of drug action
• Supervision of students to perform some of the tasks described above
• Ordering lab supplies and mice for work in vivarium
• Maintaining laboratory: Organize scheduled wipe tests for radioactivity use. As needed, arrange upgrade of equipment for high throughput proliferation assays of trypanosomes

Job Summary

Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of KSU faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate students), which engage with external collaborators from other universities, community members, government agencies, and/or private sector entities to stimulate innovation, capacity-building, and sustainability of research and scholarly activity at KSU. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and research interests (less than 4 pages) by clicking on the apply now button. Two confidential letters of recommendation are required, and applicants must request that their referees send them directly to csmreferences@kennesaw.edu. This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses, submission of reports or of manuscripts to peer-reviewed publications, and/or attendance and presentation of research findings at appropriate venues of dissemination
• Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals and directions within the research group
• Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in collaboration with faculty mentor
• Generates revenue by securing grants and participates in departmental and institutional career development programs, such as grant writing workshops
• Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operates within budget guidelines
• Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with institutional policies, and federal, state and local regulations
• Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangements with internal and external partners
• Engages in research and publication

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. D.V.M, Sc.D., M.D., PharmD., etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or obtainment of doctorate degree within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Preferred Qualifications Refer to the College's Postdoctoral project addendum
• Abilities Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Abilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.