Postdoctoral Fellow/Surgery

Description

 

Dr. Cem Kuscu laboratory within the Transplant Research Institute at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow with a strong research background in molecular biology and cell physiology. Research in our lab focuses on epigenetic and genetic mechanisms of pathologic conditions that occurred during liver and kidney transplantation by using state-of-the-art technologies such as single cell genomics. This new institute in the heart of Memphis provides the postdoctoral researcher with unique opportunities to be exposed to a broad range of concepts, techniques, and collaborative projects. Selected candidates will perform highly interdisciplinary and translational scientific research involves human cell lines, mouse models, and clinical samples.

Qualifications

 

Qualifications:

Individuals with Ph.D. and/or MD with at least two year of research experience are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have achieved hypothesis driven molecular biology research with a published scientific paper. Experience on ischemia/reperfusion injury on in-vitro and in-vivo models are required. Any skills with genomics and next-generation sequencing library preparations such as RNA-seq, ChIP-Seq, are plus. Student mentoring and grant writings are also expected to work in our institute. Interested candidates should email CV and contact information for three references to [email protected] .

Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and is competitive for postdoctoral fellows. The position includes an excellent benefits package ( http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php ). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the  University of Tennessee Health Science Center  is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an  EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

Job
  Postdoctoral Fellows 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Surgery-General 
Campus/Institute - Memphis 
Schedule
 - Full-time 
Job Posting
  Dec 13, 2020, 9:57:03 PM