Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Research

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance evaluation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and perform experiments independently, with assistance of the PI
• Prepare lab reports weekly and draft the progress report every three months
• Writes protocol, including optimization procedures
• Interacts with graduate students, if necessary, provide technical guidance
• Capable of presenting data at meeting, conferences etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned, including routine weekly duty in the regular and high containment laboratory
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in the field of cellular/molecular biology, immunology and/or microbiology or related fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform experiments with bench skills
• Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately
• Ability to organize the experimental results and drafting manuscript
• Mentoring and teaching experimental skills for graduate students
• Presentation skills
• Technical expertise in molecular biology and immunology, including immunoprecipitation, PCR, immunoblotting, ELISA and/or flow cytometric analysis, are preferred.
• Other research experience including cell culture and animal handling are preferred.
• Working experience in BSL3 would be an additional competency.
   

SALARY: 
Commensurate with experience