A Molecular Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research to understand molecular and biochemical processes. May teach molecular biology or specialize in clinical research, gene sequencing, medical research and treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or plant research. Directs research experiments and staff, operates specialized equipment and analyzes and reports research results.
SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description The Li Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-funded research program investigating the molecular mechanisms by which Na?/K?-ATPase (sodium pump) signaling and sex hormones regulate thrombosis, vascular inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment focused on cardiovascular biology, vascular inflammation, and thrombotic disease. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, at-will position. The successful candidate will complete a three-month probationary period before transitioning to an annual appointment, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Experience working with laboratory animals, particularly mice. Demonstrated experience with standard molecular and cellular biology techniques, including PCR, quantitative PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, molecular cloning, co-immunoprecipitation, and related methods. Experience in mammalian cell culture, transient or stable gene transfection, and functional cellular assays. Proficiency with ImageJ/Fiji, GraphPad Prism, Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Illustrator and Photoshop), and other scientific data analysis, visualization, and data management software.
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Salary is commensurate on education and experience. Education Ph. D., M.D., or M.D./Ph. D. in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicine, or a closely related discipline. Experience Experience working with laboratory animals, particularly mice. Demonstrated experience with standard molecular and cellular biology techniques, including PCR, quantitative PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, molecular cloning, co-immunoprecipitation, and related methods. Experience in mammalian cell culture, transient or stable gene transfection, and functional cellular assays. Experience Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with: At least two first-author publications accepted or published in peer-reviewed journals relevant to cardiovascular biology, thrombosis, vascular biology, or related biomedical fields. Experience with intracellular signaling, platelet biology, thrombosis, vascular biology, mouse models of cardiovascular disease, or microsurgical techniques. Experience with flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, transcriptomic analysis, or bioinformatics is desirable but not required.
