Postdoctoral Scholar – Bioscience Research

Postdoctoral Scholar – Bioscience Research - 230000028Y 

Description

 

This is a full-time, five days per week, appointment as Postdoctoral Trainee within the Departments of Bioscience Research. This appointment will be effective when qualified personnel is identified, and the position is renewable on an annual basis. 

This position is responsible for performing basic research in a laboratory setting; Experimental techniques include but not limited to:

Performing independent experimental work including experimental design, execution, trouble shooting, data organization, analysis, and manuscript preparation for publication. 

Participate in research focusing on the studies of stem cells and regenerative medicine.

Engage in experimental techniques which will include tissue cultures, adult stem cell isolation and maintenance, growth of human embryonic stem cells, reprogrammed pluripotent stem cells, cell differentiation studies, signal transduction regulation, RNA/DNA isolation, qPCR, ELISA assays, immunostaining, fluorescence staining, histology staining, flow cytometry epigenetic studies, cell transduction, microarray concept, basic confocal microscopy, and photomicrographs.

Execute biochemical procedures such as electrophoresis, blotting, staining.

Organize and analyze data, ImageJ, photophop, SPSS, SAS, and other computer software applications; and prepare manuscript(s) for publication.

Perform advanced laboratory research activities such as animal surgery for tissue regeneration studies, recombinant DNA

Techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations.

May perform administrative duties such as: training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; assisting in developing policies, procedures and/or methods for laboratory experimentation, and ordering supplies. 

 

Qualifications

 

Qualifications

PhD's degree or the equivalent in Biology, Chemistry and/or related field.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. 

BASELINE

• Basic understanding and utilization of scientific and technical language and        symbols.
• Skill in statistical interpretation and data analysis using SPSS, SAS and other computer software applications.
• Skill in animal care and handling.
• Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
• Ability to network with and provide information to key groups and individuals.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to use a consultative approach to resolve issues in area of responsibility.

INTERMEDIATE

• Ability to perform research in a laboratory setting working with independence for all routine procedures.
• Ability to lead certain research activities and perform various advanced procedures.
• Skill in programming statistical and data analysis systems using SPSS, SAS, and other computer software applications.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and dismantle and repair equipment.
• Develops policies, procedures, and introduces changes as necessary.
• Provides guidance and training to laboratory personnel and students.
• Ability to participate in the design of research studies and preparation of technical procedures and reports.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

 

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Bioscience Research 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Oct 16, 2023, 12:19:23 PM