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Morehouse School Of Medicine Physiology, Postdoctoral Fellow in Atlanta, Georgia

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Morehouse School of Medicine is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccine before their start date.

Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Morehouse School of Medicine and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

Posting Details

Position Details

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number ACAD442

Job Title Physiology, Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Title Physiology, Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Type Other Academic

Number of vacancies 1

Salary (NIH Post Doc pay scale)

Department Physiology

Position Summary

The Department of Physiology at Morehouse School of Medicine is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow. The position will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Leanne Burnham within the Department of Physiology. This Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in a basic science research project that examines the role of HER2 and androgen receptor in prostate cancer as well as the ability of HER2 overexpression to drive worse outcomes in African American men. In addition to bench work, this candidate will have multiple collaborative opportunities to translate scientific knowledge into community practice and clinical application.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments. Records and validates results for accuracy and completeness.

  • Troubleshoots procedures if experiment results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommends alternative procedures.

  • Responsible for accurately recording work performed including results and methodology. Calculates, compiles and analyzes data obtained from work performed.

  • Independently evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design.

  • Contributes to preparation of manuscripts and grant submissions.

  • Ensures that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with each procedure(s) by utilizing safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious and toxic material.

  • Travels to meetings to represent the lab and to present new data.

  • Strong mouse model experience is required.

Travels to meetings to represent the lab and to present new data.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college is required. Examples include biological sciences, pharmacology, or related field of study. Ability to work independently and as a part of research team.

  • High motivation and desire to be part of multidisciplinary group.

  • Minimum of three (3) years of animal model experience.

  • Techniques required: cell culture, cell viability assays, morphology imaging, migration assays, invasion assays, qPCR, Western blot, husbandry, ELISAs, DNA extraction, lentiviral transfections, siRNA transfections, CRSPR /Cas9, husbandry, PDX models.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

  • Willingness and availability to provide hands-on training to students and lab interns.

  • Maintain research data in electronic laboratory notebooks and prepare summary reports, slide presentations and report findings to investigator.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of cancer biology

    Closing Date

    Open Until Filled No

    Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Morehouse School of Medicine is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their COVID -19 vaccine before their start date.

Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Morehouse School of Medicine and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/19961

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

  • Serve as a key contributor in research activities, under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.

  • Independently manages research projects from inception to completion and reporting.

  • Will develop new research areas, including potentially research projects independent of the main goals of the lab (with permission and consultation from the Principal Investigator.

  • Responsible for designing and performing research studies, collecting and analyzing data.

  • Presents data in the form of weekly updates and other formats (including but not limited to scientific conferences and publications).

  • Develops complex techniques, and teachers these procedures as needed. Supervises any student assigned to help with various research project tasks.

  • Will provide training and mentoring to students working on the research study, providing conceptual and technical training.

May apply for grant funding of independent projects, as applicable.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • What is your highest level of completed education?

  • High School/GED

  • Associate's Degree

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Master's Degree

  • EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

    • Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume

    Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

  • Other Document

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