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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number ACAD479

Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow - OB/GYN

Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow - OB/GYN

Position Type Other Academic

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department OB/GYN

Position Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is seeing a Postdoctoral Fellow interested in working in a team environment with the support and supervision from Principle Investigator Dr Veena N. Rao at Morehouse School of Medicine. This position will provide support for Dr Rao’s area of research focusing on BRCA1 associated cancers discovery to personalized medicine and cancer health disparities.

The postdoctoral fellow under the supervision of Dr. Rao will carry out biomedical research experiments, laboratory procedures in basic cancer research following established protocols complying with policies; assists with research projects; performs routine laboratory and equipment maintenance; prepares all solutions/reagents for laboratory procedures; compiles, processes to analyze and interpret data; assist in other lab duties as required by the lab priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D./MS in biomedical field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in lab research.

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques

• Ability to research and provide reports of related studies and findings.

• Skilled in both oral and written communication

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operating the laboratory equipment, such as Flow Cytometer, real-time PCR machine, and confocal microscopy is preferred.

  Closing Date

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/21906

  EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

• Perform laboratory techniques in molecular biology using BRCA1 and splice variants using various TNBC , ovarian and other cancer cell lines, including molecular cloning, DNA / RNA isolation, purification and transformation, qPCR, expression and purification of recombinant protein, experience in using siRNA etc.

• Conduct research in Immunofluorescence microscopy, live imaging, subcellular fractionation, Western blot analysis, Apoptosis assays, Primer design and site-directed mutagenesis, experience in studying viruses etc.

• Perform laboratory tests/procedures of basic science research. Following established protocols complying with policies.

• Assist with research projects,

• Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance.

• Prepare all solutions/reagents for laboratory procedures.

• Compile, process and analyze and interpret data.

• Assist to write manuscripts and other lab duties as required by the lab priorities.

  Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of lab research experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Other Document