"Postdoctoral Position in Cell and Molecular Biology"

Job Details

Location: Lebanese American University (LAU), Beirut Campus with commute to Byblos Campus

Duration: Initial 6 months (starting February, renewable upon securing new grant funding)

Position Overview: The Lebanese American University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team in the Department of Biological Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects in genetics, cell and molecular biology and will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage laboratory inventory and maintain an organized lab environment.
• Oversee lab management, including the ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Train and assist graduate and undergraduate students in various laboratory techniques.
• Write and develop experimental protocols.
• Execute experiments.
• Analyze data and interpret results using statistical software.
• Draft manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology or a related field.
• Proven experience in cell culture, qPCR, RNA work, immunofluorescence (IF), Western blotting, flow cytometry, and in vivo work.
• Proficiency in DNA techniques and molecular biology methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit an email to hnaccash@lau.edu.lb, with the subject: "Postdoctoral Position" that includes their CV and a cover letter detailing their research experience and interests, and the contact information of at least two references.

Organization

Working at Lebanese American University

The Lebanese American University (LAU) is a leading, private and nonsectarian higher education institution in Lebanon. It operates under the charter from the board of regents of the University of the state of New York and is accredited by the commission on institutions of higher education of the New England Association of Schools and colleges.

LAU is a multi-campus career-oriented institution which prepares students for responsible living, fully aware of the rich heritage and multiple needs of their respective communities. With two campuses in Beirut and Byblos, the university is at the crossroads of many interacting educational systems.

Lebanon’s academic freedom is essential to a climate of intellectual growth and the fruitful confluence of cultures. The country’s rich multi-faceted heritage is combined with a student body representing over 50 nationalities. In the Fall 2012 semester, LAU had more than 8,100 students enrolled.

Mission

Lebanese American University is committed to academic excellence, student centeredness, civic engagement, the advancement of scholarship, the education of the whole person, and the formation of leaders in a diverse world.