Postdoctoral Researcher- Molecular & Cellular Biology- SCM

Job Details

Postdoctoral Researcher- Molecular & Cellular Biology- SCM

Job ID: 256290
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Science experiments: Transformation of E. coli with DNA; transfection of Trypanosoma brucei; electron microscopy of trypanosomes; fluorescence microscopy; flow cytometry analysis of cell cycle; proteomic analysis of trypanosomes; purification of proteins; molecular pharmacology; test efficacy of drugs in mouse model of human African trypanosomiasis; chemical biology; modes of drug action
2. Supervision of students to perform some of the tasks described above
3. Ordering lab supplies and mice for work in vivarium
4. Maintaining laboratory: Organize scheduled 'wipe tests' for radioactivity use. As needed, arrange upgrade of equipment for high throughput proliferation assays of trypanosomes

Job Summary

Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of KSU faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate students), which engage with external collaborators from other universities, community members, government agencies, and/or private sector entities to stimulate innovation, capacity-building, and sustainability of research and scholarly activity at KSU.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and research interests (less than 4 pages) by clicking on the apply now button. Two confidential letters of recommendation are required, and applicants must request that their referees send them directly to csmreferences@kennesaw.edu.

This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

Responsibilities

1. Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses, submission of reports or of manuscripts to peer-reviewed publications, and/or attendance and presentation of research findings at appropriate venues of dissemination
2. Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals and directions within the research group
3. Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in collaboration with faculty mentor
4. Generates revenue by securing grants and participates in departmental and institutional career development programs, such as grant writing workshops
5. Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operates within budget guidelines
6. Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with institutional policies, and federal, state and local regulations
7. Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangements with internal and external partners
8. Engages in research and publication
9. Responsible for teaching qualified courses and may include lecture and/or laboratory components, as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. D.V.M, Sc.D., M.D., PharmD., etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or obtainment of doctorate degree within six (6) months of hire