COMPLETE UNIV - Post Doc - Department of Medicine: Division of Hematology Oncology - Charleston

Job Description Summary

A position for a Post-Doctoral Fellow is open in the laboratory of Dr. John Wrangle at MUSC. The successful candidate will assist in the planning and oversight of research projects that utilize a variety of genomic approaches related to the early detection of cancer using a variety of nucleic acid biomarkers. The successful candidate will develop new areas of research, design conduct experiments including methodology and data analysis, write manuscripts and grants, and present at meetings.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000970 COM DOM Hematology/Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

• 35%: Manages multiple research projects with minimal supervision, through the stages of planning, conducting experiments, and documentation and write-up of results. Functions as main driver and point of contact in collaborations with other research laboratories.  
• 25%: Conducts in-silico experiments to identify genomic patterns of cancer detectable in tissue remote from the tumor.
• 15%: Independently troubleshoots technical problems, such as equipment malfunctions and issues in experimental assays.  
• 10%: Develops new research directions in the field of early detection. 
• 10%: Writes grants and manuscripts and submits for publication.
• 5%: Assists in the supervision and training of new lab members.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Recent PhD in biotechnology, biomedical engineering or related field
• 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience
• Track record of independent productive research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong foundation in epigenetics, next-gen sequencing, and nucleic acid processing is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32? F to 100? F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/ Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/20 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally.

Additional Job Description

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing your research interests, a CV, and contact information for 3 references.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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