Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Summary

Logo For Posting
Posting Number	RTF00027PO24
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387
Business Title (Internal Title)	Post Doctoral Fellow
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	School of Medicine Columbia
Department	SOMC Cardio Translational Hlth Rsrc
Advertised Salary Range	$56,484 - Commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position	Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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About University of South Carolina

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At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Under general supervision of the principal investigator (PI, Dr. Colin Evans), performs experiments related to vascular studies of in vitro cell cultures and in vivo rodent models of inflammatory lung injury and thrombosis. Carries out data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Performs biochemical and molecular assays and assists with manuscript and grant writing. Presents data at national/international conferences. Contributes new ideas for current and future research projects. Coordinates interactions/collaborations with other laboratories and assists the PI with grants management. Prepares submissions and attains extramural grants on independent research topics. Develops professional skills and career prospects. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities. For details of the supervising PI, please see https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/about_the_school/faculty-staff/colin_evans.php
Required Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Physiology or closely-related field (e.g., Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Toxicology, or Pharmacology).
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Physiology. Expertise with molecular techniques in physiology and pharmacology related to endothelial and vascular dysfunction. Expertise with cell culture, expression and quantification of proteins, and handling mouse models of vascular disease. Experience with in vivo experimental design and immunological techniques using cell lines and fluorescence microscopy. Experience with nanoparticles, gene editing, and/or molecular cloning.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Vascular studies of tissues isolated from mice. Biochemical and molecular assays. Histology and microscopy. Cell cultures. Animal handling and models. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Designs experiments related to vascular studies of in vitro cell cultures and in vivo rodent models of inflammatory lung injury and thrombosis.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Carries out data collection using in vitro and in vivo models of inflammatory lung injury and thrombosis and analyses the data using statistical software. Performs biochemical and molecular assays, including protein visualization by immunohistochemistry and protein quantification by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Presents data on inflammatory lung injury and thrombosis in the form of oral and poster presentations at national/international conferences.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Prepares manuscript submissions of review and original research articles for publication in peer-reviewed vascular biology journals.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Applies for extramural grants from national funding bodies on research topics related to lung and vascular biology.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Performs experiments related to vascular studies of in vitro cell cultures and in vivo rodent models of inflammatory lung injury and thrombosis.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	50

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category	Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.	No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	03/05/2024
Position End Date	03/04/2027
Job Open Date	01/26/2024
Job Close Date	03/11/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.  We are only accepting applications submitted by March 11, 2024.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/163295
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.