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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Employer

University of South Carolina

Location

School of Medicine Columbia

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Position Type

Postdoc

Employment Type

Full Time

Institution Type

Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

RTF00239PO24

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:

School of Medicine Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

School of Medicine Columbia

Department:

SOMC Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology

Advertised Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

The normal work schedule will be established by the supervisor and may vary depending upon the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Post-doctoral

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

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.

South Carolina Retirement:

No

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

Serves as a Post-Doctoral Fellow under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) pursuing metabolism and immunology-based research. Study projects focus on the mechanisms involved in high fat diet-induced colorectal cancer with emphasis on immune function, metabolism, and microbiome. The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for overseeing all animal experiments in the PI’s lab. This may include setting up and designing animal experiments. The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for procedures performed on mice; this may include, but is not limited to, surgical procedures and imaging. The post-doctoral fellow will also be responsible for the daily care of mice according to the PI’s animal use protocols. This may include weighing the mice, administering diets or biological compounds to mice, or behavioral testing in mice as well as oversee tissue collection from mice at the completion of experiments and appropriate processing and storage of tissues. The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for overseeing all assessments in the PI’s laboratory. This includes appropriate processing and storage of biological samples and assessment of biological outcomes and biomarkers in biological samples. This may include, but is not limited to, measurement of metabolic markers, assessment of inflammatory cytokines, assessment of immune cells, and assessment of various proteins and genes of interest. The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for writing abstracts, manuscripts, and grants in association with the PI. This may include the generation of initial drafts or editing of drafts. The post-doctoral fellow may also be required to submit manuscripts through journal portals. The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for compiling data in excel spreadsheets in running statistical analysis and generation of graphics. This data may be included in publications, presentations or grant applications.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of specialty.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in any biomedical sciences including Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or other related discipline.

Previous research experience with a focus on metabolism, immunology, microbiome and/or cancer.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to follow general lab practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and spreadsheet software skills are essential.

Knowledgeable of hazards of laboratory activities and related safety practices, skilled in setting up, care and use of laboratory equipment.

The ability to develop and assist with the development of new and improved methodology.

Required to conduct research activities lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies.

Ability to work with animals.

Job Duty:

Animal work: The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for overseeing all animal experiments in the PI’s lab. This may include setting up and designing animal experiments. The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for procedures performed on mice; this may include, but is not limited to, surgical procedures and imaging. The post-doctoral fellow will also be responsible for the daily care of mice according to the PIs animal use protocols. This may include weighing the mice, administering diets or biological compounds to mice, or behavioral testing in mice. This individual will also oversee tissue collection from mice at the completion of experiments and appropriate processing and storage of tissues.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Bench work: The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for overseeing all assessments in the PI’s laboratory. This includes appropriate processing and storage of biological samples and assessment of biological outcomes and biomarkers in biological samples. This may include, but is not limited to, measurement of metabolic markers, assessment of inflammatory cytokines, assessment of immune cells, and assessment of various proteins and genes of interest.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

50

Job Duty:

Writing: The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for writing abstracts, manuscripts, and grants in association with the PI. This may include the generation of initial drafts or editing of drafts. The post-doctoral fellow may also be required to submit manuscripts through journal portals.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Data analysis: The post-doctoral fellow will be responsible for compiling data in excel spreadsheets in running statistical analysis and generation of graphics. This data may be included in publications, presentations or grant applications.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Hazardous weather category:

Non-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.:

Yes

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/16/2024

Position End Date :

09/15/2025

Job Open Date:

08/20/2024

Job Close Date:

06/30/2025

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 June 30, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/174468

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.

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