Evidence of independent research skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements: Ability to collect and analyze
experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be able
to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job,
as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.
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.
Education/Degrees: Ph.D., or expected Ph.D. by time of appointment,
in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering or
related fields.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. Candidates that are
willing to learn new techniques that they are not familiar with are
welcome to apply as well.
Evidence of scientific rigor, clear scientific writing and
communication and ability to work independently and collaboratively
will be important.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative
and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our
mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued,
and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we
seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive
in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values
align with this collaborative approach to apply.
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.
Qualifications:
- PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences,
bioengineering or related fields.
- It is desired that potential candidates would have experience
in advanced drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical analytical
systems and in-vitro/in-vivo efficacy assessment of drug delivery
systems.
- 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 & Perks
NEOMED is committed to
supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at
work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to
help you thrive.
Healthcare Coverage
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, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan
for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays
each year
Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six
months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities
(Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site
training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy
work-life balance
To apply, visit https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/7108
NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities
to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during
pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a
parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status
or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its
commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and
practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et
seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual
harassment. 
