17 postdoctoral scientist jobs found

Description:The Role: The Cheeseman lab is seeking a full-time Staff Scientist or Postdoctoral Scientist to work on a well-funded project combining malaria parasite genetic crosses with single cell RNAseq and anti-malarial drug treatment. We are looking for a candidate with strong bioinformatic skills and training in genetics/evolution, as the position will be heavily computational. Prior experience in malaria or infectious disease research is not required, and training for any of the laboratory approaches which will be the main focus of this work will be provided. The work environment in the Cheeseman lab prioritizes independence, rigor and innovation and recognizes a healthy work-life balance is key for a sustainable, impactful research career. For the funded project we have key collaborators within the Institute (the Anderson lab), and to the Kappe and Vaughan labs at Seattle Children's Hospital and Ferdig lab at the University of Notre Dame. A successful candidate would be...

Description:The Role: The Cheeseman lab is looking for a postdoctoral scientist to work on a well-funded project combining malaria parasite genetic crosses with single cell RNAseq and anti-malarial drug treatment. We are looking for a candidate with strong bioinformatic skills and training in genetics/evolution, as the position will be heavily computational. Prior experience in malaria or infectious disease research is not required, and training for any of the laboratory approaches which will be the main focus of this work will be provided. The work environment in the Cheeseman lab prioritizes independence, rigor and innovation and recognizes a healthy work-life balance is key for a sustainable, impactful research career. For the funded project we have key collaborators within the Institute (the Anderson lab), and to the Kappe and Vaughan labs at Seattle Children's Hospital and Ferdig lab at the University of Notre Dame. A successful candidate would be expected to work closely with...

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Post-Doctoral Scholar Requisition Number DU13153 Department Name 7H051:Cardiovascular Research Center Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $54,000.00 - commensurate with experience Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education PhD or terminal degree in a related field. Required Related Experience Experience performing experiments, analyzing data, and assisting in the dissemination of results through abstracts and papers. Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Physical Requirements Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring...

Description: Staff Scientist (I, II, III) w/ Study Director Experience Texas Biomed is seeking highly qualified Staff Scientists (I, II, III) to join its Applied Science and Innovation (ASI) Division. We are looking for individuals with pre-clinical Study Director experience who are eager to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced, and internationally important organization performing GLP and animal rule biocontainment research in support of developing diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines to protect our nation. Applicants with experience and a track record of success will be prioritized, especially in biosafety level 3 and 4. The Role: Design, execute, and contribute to cutting-edge scientific research in a laboratory setting. Develop and advise on innovative methodologies to achieve research objectives efficiently and effectively. Assume study director responsibilities to manage, report, and deliver regulated studies on schedule and per customer requirements...

Dept Number/Name: 0-6129-000 / Department of Neurosurgery College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine Salary Plan: Faculty Job Code/Title: 9003 / Assistant Professor Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable Position Number: 00054379 ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Neurosurgery at USF is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Translational Basic Scientist Researcher in the...

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePost-Doctoral ScholarRequisition NumberDU13167Department Name7H051:Cardiovascular Research CenterWork LocationLexington, KYSalary RangeMinimum of $54,000 per year or commensurate with experience.Type of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMD or PhDRequired Related ExperienceExperience in the field of cardiovascular disease and lipid or lipoprotein metabolism.Required License/Registration/Certificationn/aPhysical RequirementsMoving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders upto 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.ShiftPrimarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and...

Harvard University Title: Postdoctoral Fellow School: Harvard Medical School Department_Area: Center for Primary Care Position Description: Harvard Medical School ("HMS") seeks to recruit a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow ("Fellow"). This fellow will primarily support the work of the newly announced Lancet Global Health Commission on People Centered Care for Universal Health Coverage ("the PCC Commission"). The Fellow will be provided with opportunities to advance their knowledge and understanding of implementation science research, global health and health equity. The Fellow will also have an opportunity to develop their management and leadership capacities through direct supervision of research assistants and other research staff. The Fellow will join a larger core research and implementation community based at HMS Center for Primary Care ("the Center"), Boston, USA and Harvard University. The Fellow will be academically supervised and mentored by core HMS...

Harvard University Title: Postdoctoral Fellow School: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Department_Area: Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases Position Description: The Le Pen Lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ( HSPH ) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to our research on innate immunity to RNA viruses ( https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/le-pen-lab/ ). Our Research We study innate immunity to RNA viruses in humans and invertebrate models (including C. elegans ), as well as host evolution and viral immune evasion strategies. Approaches • Virus-Host Interactions: Using EMS mutagenesis and CRISPR screens, we identify key genetic factors influencing virus infection and follow up to determine their mechanisms. • Genetic Variation & Immunity: Through collaborations with field biologists and human geneticists, we investigate how genetic diversity shapes individual responses to viral infections and...

University of Delaware Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html Job No: 501782 Work Type: Staff Location: Newark Categories: Research & Laboratory, Full Time Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position within the gamma-ray astrophysics group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Bartol Research Institute at the University of Delaware. The appointment is for at least one year with extensions possible, subject to performance and availability of funds. The Delaware gamma-ray group is a member of the VERITAS and CTAO projects, and has played a leading role in the technical and scientific development of these facilities. The candidate will have the...

Department: Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Houston seeks highly qualified applicants from all levels, from Assistant to Full Professor, for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Pharmacology. Outstanding applicants with cutting-edge research programs in disease physiology, pharmacology, and drug discovery/development are strongly encouraged to apply. Our Department is located in Health Building 2, a 300,000-square-foot state-of-the-art research facility on the University of Houston Campus. Research programs are supported with exceptional laboratory space, cutting-edge core research facilities, a full-featured vivarium, and teaching resources. The research strengths of the Department's faculty include programs in cancer, immunology, neuroscience, renal, skeletal muscle, and cardiovascular. However, highly motivated and successful...

Department: Vision Sciences Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The University of Houston (UH) seeks an outstanding biomedical researcher to join other vision scientists on the faculty in the Department of Vision Sciences in its College of Optometry ( http://www.opt.uh.edu/ ). A tenured/tenure-track position is open for a promising assistant, associate, or full professor. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a nationally recognized, independent, externally funded research program in vision science or relevant applied biomedical sciences. We are seeking candidates with expertise in visual psychophysics directed towards the investigation of normal or abnormal sensory or perceptual aspects of monocular or binocular visual processing. The ideal candidate for this position would carry out psychophysical, physiological, and/or imaging studies on the visual capabilities of humans or relevant animal models. The applicant would teach fundamental...

Post Doctoral Associate in Cancer Bioengineering Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 25001517 ) Postdoctoral Associate position in Microfluidic / Cancer Bioengineering Microenvironment Engineering Laboratory University of Pittsburgh, Department of Bioengineering and UPMC Cancer Center A postdoctoral position is available at the Microenvironment Engineering lab in the Department of Bioengineering and UPMC Cancer Institute. We employ a quantitative approach that integrates microfluidics, systems biology modeling, and in vivo experiments to investigate the role of the normal and diseased microenvironment on tissue fibrosis, breast and ovarian cancer growth, metastasis, and drug resistance. Our group has projects in three main areas: (1) Macrophage interactions with fibroblasts in tissue homeostasis/healing/fibrosis using single-cell and 3D ECM functional assays under microenvironmental control (e.g., hypoxia). (2) Metastatic dissemination and...

Department: Dean, Optometry Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The University of Houston College of Optometry, in collaboration with the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, seeks an outstanding investigator to join the faculty in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Optometry ( http://www.opt.uh.edu/ ). This is a joint appointment, tenure-track position for a promising assistant or associate professor. The successful candidate is expected to conduct a nationally recognized, externally funded collaborative health research program. Candidates with expertise in applied epidemiology will lead the development of a clinical research coordinating center in collaboration with biostatisticians, clinician scientists, health IT specialists, and other clinical research support staff. Candidates should have experience with basic clinical research design and methodology, clinical trials, health systems evaluations, implementation of new...

Clemson University Job ID: 109614 Location: Clemson University Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary JOB SUMMARY : Support the NIDA research project in the labs of Drs. Trudy Mackay and Robert Anholt. JOB DUTIES : 60% - Essential - Perform behavioral phenotypic analysis on Drosophila to determine the genetic basis of variation in consumption and preference of cocaine and morphine. 40% - Essential - Assist staff scientists, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students as time allows. This will entail maintaining Drosophila stocks, collecting samples for next generation sequencing, and performing phenotypic assays MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Education - High School or Equivalent and work experience in a clinical or research setting Work Experience 0+ years PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS : Education - Bachelor's Degree - Genetics and/or Molecular Biology Work Experience 1+ years, prior experience with Drosophila is desirable but not necessary...

Post Doctoral Associate Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25001317) The Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to work in a research program under the direction of Dr. Timothy Billiar. This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working research scholar who is a highly self-motivated individual.Job description: The successful applicant will have a strong background in both clinical medicine and experience in bench research and experimental design. The applicant will be required to complete a bedside-to-bench research project, identifying a clinical problem in the field of trauma surgery and investigating potential therapeutic targets and mechanisms using animal models as well as large clinical datasets, with an emphasis on single-cell transcriptomic analyses.Requirements: Candidates should possess an M.D./PhD degree in biomedical sciences or a related field. They should have the ability...

Harvard University Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolutionary Neuroscience School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department_Area: Human Evolutionary Biology Position Description: The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Evolutionary Neuroscience Laboratory of Dr. Erin Hecht to contribute to comparative neuroscience research in canids and primates. We are specifically recruiting applicants with interest and expertise in neurohistology, stereology, and other microscopy analysis techniques. Additional projects and training opportunities can be tailored to suit the candidate's goals and interests, and may include comparative human/nonhuman primate neuroimaging, canine neuroimaging with dogs and foxes, and/or behavior and psychological assessments. Training in professional skills development will also be offered, including guidance in writing grants and papers, assistance in building a professional...

Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education US-NY-Bronx Job ID: 2025-17181 Type: Education/Teaching # of Openings: 1 Category: Faculty Albert Einstein College of Medicine Overview Albert Einstein College of Medicine was established in 1955 and is one of the country’s premiere research-intensive medical schools. Einstein serves as an innovative biomedical education hub, home to more than 2,000 full-time faculty members, nearly 1,000 students in our MD and PhD programs, and 225 postdoctoral fellows. Our outstanding faculty and staff have set the standard for excellence in medical and graduate education; advanced basic, translational, and clinical research; and patient-centered clinical care. Our research enterprise, long a fundamental strength, advances discoveries from the lab to the clinic and the community. Einstein is honored to be based in the Bronx, one of the most dynamic and resilient areas of the country, and to continuously advance our historic commitment to our...