Research Assistant/Post-Doc Fellow

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Posting Number
044982  
Position Title
Research Assistant/Post-Doc Fellow  
Number of Vacancies
1  
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
06 - School of Medicine  
Primary Department
H0609-Internal Medicine  
Working Conditions
 
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
The applied molecular immunology laboratory at the Department of Medicine and Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetic (CMMG) at Wayne State University has an immediate opening at the level of post- doctoral position or research Associate. Position is secured through a new R01 and salary is guaranteed for at least 4 years. The incumbent will work closely with PI to develop protein- based immunodiagnostics for various respiratory diseases, including sarcoidosis and tuberculosis and will be responsible for the design and implementation of major experimental projects essential to the laboratory's scientific research goals. Best candidate is a highly motivated individual with ambition for future career in academia or biotech industry that has developed an extensive and specialized knowledge of the scientific principles, concepts and technology related to the establishment of structural databases for antibodies and corresponding antigens using various venues, predominantly phage display technology. Within this program we will work with national and international academic partners on novel and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities to develop novel human antibodies against a variety of protein targets using human samples. The protein-protein interaction molecular simulation specialist will develop and fine tune methods, assays and procedures for projects, prepare scientific papers and presentations and work independently under the guidance of PI.  
Unique Duties
 
Qualifications
PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field
Experience in phage display technology, Biopanning, microarray
Experience in the gene/protein data analytics space. Experience in gene/protein annotations, database establishment and mining
Experience in macrophage, B cells, T cells and antibody
Experience in ELISA development or other platform for immunoscreening human plasma or sera
Experience with proposal writing and preparation
Ability to work independently to conceive, plan and carry out to completion molecular simulation projects
Work well in team environments; strong communication/organization skills; detail-oriented  
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in protein and antibody structures
Experience with large scale gene/protein data analytics and molecular simulation of protein-protein interactions. Expertise in the development of structural databases for antibodies and antigens  
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable  
Test Scheduling
 
Job Type
Full-Time  
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates  

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2021  
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
07-07-2021  
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No  
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Extended Search Opportunity  

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