Postdoctoral Scholar

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Number PDS-PHARM-11-23
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department EHH BSOM Pharmacology
Department Homepage https://pharmacology-toxicology.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department PHARMACOLOGY &TOXICOLOGY
Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Working Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Salary Range $54,840
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholars
Job Category Postdoctoral Scholars
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University currently has 11 faculty supporting MS and doctoral programs. State-of-the-art facilities support research across pharmacology and toxicology domains, with strengths in cardiovascular, neuro-, and cancer pharmacology and environmental, immuno-, and neurotoxicology. Faculty have multiple collaborations with scientists across the university and with academic, government, and industrial scientists outside the university. The Department has a strong commitment to inter-disciplinary research and has maintained a strong record of extramural funding from myriad sources. The department maintains a doctoral graduate program offering a Ph.D. concentration in Pharmacology and Toxicology as part of a Biomedical Sciences umbrella program. This flexible, research-based program is designed to develop the interests, capabilities, and expertise of tomorrow’s basic medical scientists. The School of Medicine also sponsors an MS program that is a significant source of students who complete thesis research with our faculty.
The department values diverse experiences and perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming and respectful learning environment that promotes access and opportunity for all. We also are firmly committed to supporting activities that enhance diversity and inclusion in research, teaching, and service.
Job Duties
The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of statistical genetic epidemiology. The postdoctoral scholar will focus on the advanced analysis of genome-wide association data in the context of primary open-angle glaucoma. Responsibilities include management of analysis with genome-wide association data from glaucoma cases and controls, with a special emphasis on African American and continental African populations. Duties include: hypothesis development, literature review, collection of pilot data, report writing, and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and multivariate statistics, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.
Approximately 80% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to conducting advanced genetic data analyses and exploring the impact of genetics on complex diseases, particularly in the context of genome1 wide association studies.
Approximately 20% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students and others in the laboratory.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • English Proficiency
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
NA
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
  • A robust background in statistical analysis.
  • A strong biological background.
  • Familiarity with programming languages commonly used in statistical genetics research, such as R or Python.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 11/20/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 11/27/2023
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66991
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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