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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 ACAD499

Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow

Position Title Post Doctoral Fellow

Position Type Other Academic

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Pharm/Toxicology

Position Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join their team. Under the general guidance of Dr. Hao Duong, the incumbent will be responsible for independently designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments related to circadian gene expression analysis, especially at the post-translational level, as well as providing training of staff/students as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral in appropriate fields in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other relevant areas of biomedical sciences.

+ Peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with protein work, especially post translational events and omics data analysis.

+ Solid foundation on gene expression both knowledge and techniques.

+ Experience with mouse work, mouse genetics, RNA -seq, CUT & RUN and circadian research is a plus.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/22946

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 senior, top-level 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/experimental areas, including potentially research projects dependent on the main goals of the lab (with permission and consultation from the Principal Investigator).

+ Responsible for designing and performing research experiments, collecting and analyzing data produced.

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

+ Develops complex techniques and teaches these procedures as needed.

+ Supervises any students assigned to help with various research project tasks.

+ May provide consultation and expertise on other complex projects.

+ Will provide training and mentoring to students working in the lab.

+ Provide 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 encouraged 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 the highest level of education you have completed?

+ Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D. or other) from a regionally accredited college or university

+ Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or univeristy

+ Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university

+ Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

+ High School diploma or GED

+ My college degrees were conferred but are not accredited or recognized by the Dept. of Education

+ Describe your related experience and provide with length of experience.

(Open Ended Question)

+ 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

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Optional Documents

+ Resume

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Letter of Reference 1

+ Writing Sample

+ Other Document