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The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Postdoctoral Associate in Diabetes and Liver Disease Research at UMass Chan Medical School

A postdoctoral associate position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Jason Kim, Program in Molecular Medicine, for a highly motivated candidate with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. to conduct NIH-funded research investigating the pathogenesis of metabolic liver disease and type 2 diabetes using physiologic, molecular, and cell-based approaches in transgenic mice.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in molecular and cell biology and immunology, as the newly funded project involves the use of primary Kupffer cells, hepatocytes, natural killer cells, T cells, and hepatic stellate cells in NASH mouse models and various in vitro systems using AAV and siRNA.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate solid writing skills capable of drafting a manuscript, analytical skills with statistics and a basic understanding of bioinformatics, communication skills to work effectively with other lab members, and a positive personality to engage in team research.

Building on the prior expertise in molecular and cell biology, the candidate will be trained in elegant in vivo metabolic and physiologic approaches to lead exciting and complex research projects aimed at determining the molecular mechanism of metabolic liver disease and identifying new signaling pathways in the liver.

The candidate will also be trained in grant writing with the expectation to apply for postdoctoral grants during the 1st year and will be engaged in multiple collaborative projects with other leading diabetes investigators, establishing professional networks.

Notably, the candidate must be fully committed to learning the investigative process, developing a strong hypothesis, carefully designing experiments with anticipated outcomes and pitfalls, and analyzing the scientific data with utmost rigor for high-impact presentations and publications.

Strong publication history during graduate training, prior submission of predoctoral grant applications, and most enthusiastic letters from current and past mentors (minimum of 3 references) are highly encouraged.

Qualifications: Education, experience, and skills required for consideration:

  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or related disciplines
  • M.D. and prior research experiences in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology
  • Strong work ethic and motivation to apply skills toward solving biological problems of human diseases
  • Excellent analytical skills with statistics and independent judgment
  • Highly collegial and works well as a team member
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to be trained in high-quality scientific research with the goal of becoming an independent investigator

To Apply:

Applicants should submit the following materials via email to Prof. Jason Kim at jason.kim@umassmed.edu: a cover letter describing the applicants research expertise, past and current projects, and training goals; a CV (including a complete list of publications), and contact information for three references, one of which should be a Ph.D. advisor or equivalent.

Apply directly on the UMass website here.

Job Description

Be a part of the legacy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program

Our Research Laboratories’ Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.

The Quantitative Biosciences department is looking for a passionate and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join the in vivo Quantitative Biosciences team based in West Point, PA. Our company seeks to drive innovation and accelerate pre-clinical research and development by employing data and digital approaches. Towards this goal, the successful candidate will develop a bioinformatics workflow incorporating language and data mining, machine learning, as well as network analysis on existing literature and data to recommend the best in vivo vaccine research strategies. The successful candidate will validate the predictability of their analysis in an experimental pre-clinical mouse model of vaccine efficacy. The extent of bacterial infection protection and immune responses elicited will be characterized in this animal model, providing a unique opportunity to do both in silico and bench work (in vivo and in vitro laboratory research). This is a highly collaborative project working across different functional teams encompassing data science, bioinformatics, immunology, infectious disease, and vaccinology.

our company’s Research Laboratories’ Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers. We provide an academic focus in a commercial environment with the goal to publish. Postdoctoral researchers will have access to the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company to conduct breakthrough and innovative research.

Responsibilities:

  • Build novel natural language processing (NLP) and bioinformatics workflow, including network analysis, to guide and accelerate in vivo vaccinology research.
  • Evaluate and implement novel enabling technologies and methods as needed.
  • Directly test the application of your data science and machine learning products to real-world challenges using pre-clinical animal models of efficacy
  • Must be willing to perform in vivo studies and other related wet lab work.
  • Remain compliant with all company required trainings and safety regulations.
  • Ensure high quality data generation and proper documentation of experimental designs, protocols, and findings.
  • Work independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Drive project direction and publication strategy
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, present at internal meetings and scientific conferences.

Education Minimum:

A PhD, with less than 2 years of prior postdoctoral experience, in bioinformatics or a similar discipline with relevant experience on natural language processing (NLP) models, information retrieval, semantic processing, and structured databases, knowledge graph or related techniques. Immunology or Biology background is highly preferred.

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Fluency in either Python programming, including regular expressions, version control and collaboration with git, standard packages (e.g., pandas, numpy, matplotlib), and at least one machine learning framework (e.g., pytorch, tensorflow, scikit-learn)
  • Proficiency with NLP libraries (e.g., Spacy, SemRep), text annotation tools, semantic frameworks (e.g. RDF triplestores, property graphs), linked data query languages (e.g., SPARQL), and/or biomedical ontologies (e.g., UMLS, EFO)
  • Experience with knowledge graphs and network analysis
  • Experience with Object-Oriented Programming
  • Working knowledge of statistical learning, such as supervised, unsupervised, and weakly supervised learning, particularly in NLP and network analysis contexts
  • Understanding of Biology and Immunology in the context of vaccinology research, and a strong interest in gaining additional hands-on in vivo and in vitro laboratory (“bench science”) experience to complement in silico work.
  • Basic bench science experience working in wet lab.
  • Hands on experience with in vitro assays (e.g., ELISAs, bacterial culture)
  • Work with animal models
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership skills, including skills for scientific communication (authoring scientific articles and presenting)
  • Experience with omics datasets and analyses, such as pathway enrichment analysis and inference based on protein-protein interaction networks, a plus.

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A position is open in the Mannik Lab for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher who has a doctorate in biophysics, cell biology, or a related field who is interested in energy-driven self-assembly processes in living systems. The processes of interest include the dynamic assembly of cell division machinery and cell cycle control in E. coli. The position involves high-resolution and high-throughput microscopy, computational data analysis (including AI models), microfluidics, and bacterial cell biology. The person can also contribute to our efforts to develop nano/microfabricated fluidic devices for live cell studies, with fabrication taking place at the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This work is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). For more details about potential projects, please visit: https://volweb.utk.edu/~jmannik/index.html 

The applicants should send a CV, a cover letter describing research interests/relevant experience, and names of three references to Dr. Jaan Männik at JMannik@utk.edu

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is in a naturally beautiful area near the Smokey Mountains National Park and the Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Knoxville also has a vibrant literary, arts, and music scene, a lively downtown, and affordable living. 

The University of South Carolina (USC) School of Medicine in Columbia, SC invites applications for an exciting fellowship program designed to attract, support, and retain scholars from historically underrepresented groups. Successful fellows will have the opportunity to directly transition to a tenure track faculty position at USC. Scholars will join a highly successful, collegial, and collaborative neuroscience-focused department at a Carnegie R1 research university that has achieved national prominence in research, education, and community engagement.

Fellows in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience will have the opportunity to work in collaborative teams focused on numerous research areas, including:

  • Metabolic, cardiovascular, biochemical, behavioral, or neuroimmune impacts of stress or metabolic diseases.
  • Intersections between cognitive function, emotional learning, and sleep dysregulation with an emphasis on the role of circuit dynamics.
  • Vascular brain aging and cognitive decline.

To read more information about potential faculty mentors, the Bridge to Faculty program, the fellowship position, or the exciting research happening in our department visit: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/education/basic_science_departments/pharmacology_physiology_and_neuroscience/index.php.

Application Information

Please submit application materials at USCJobs: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/153725\.

Applicants should have completed a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a biomedical science related field from an accredited institution by the beginning date of employment. Preferred candidates will have at least 6 months of postdoctoral experience by the beginning date of employment, plus evidence of potential for scholarly productivity, potential for success in extramural research funding, potential for excellence in graduate and medical education, research interests that enhance departmental programs targeting neurobiological disorders, and potential for contributions to enhancing our culture of inclusive excellence. The department welcomes applications from all candidates, including those from underrepresented groups and those interested in mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. Qualified candidates should submit the following: 1) A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in doing research at USC, potential research mentors, and a summary of relevant qualifications, 2) a curriculum vitae with relevant academic history, publications, presentations, other scholarly works, and funding history, 3) Statement of research plans and professional goals, 4) Statement of teaching interests and experience, 5) Statement sharing how your experiences can help advance the University’s goal of cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus including mentoring students, and 6) Names and contact information for four references. Information can be found at: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/education/basic_science_departments/pharmacology_physiology_and_neuroscience/index.php.

Applicants will be required to show evidence of a completed PhD prior to hiring. If you have any questions about the application process or this position, please contact marlene.wilson@uscmed.sc.edu using “Bridge to Faculty Program” in the subject line.

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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 strive to ensure an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals from all backgrounds and we celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. USC does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Job Opportunities

The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Medicine in Columbia, SC invites applications from candidates with outstanding teaching credentials to contribute to medical and graduate instruction in pharmacology, physiology, and neuroscience-based courses. New faculty members will join a highly successful, collegial, and collaborative neuroscience-focused department at a Carnegie R1 research university that has achieved national prominence in research, education, and community engagement. The successful candidate is expected to participate in medical and graduate teaching as an instructor and/or course director, as well as help lead innovations in our medical and graduate educational programs and curricula. Candidates will join a strong team of dedicated biomedical educators. If interested, candidates will also have the opportunity to participate in departmental research programs that focus on studying the molecular or cellular mechanisms underlying physiological processes, behavior, or drug action (see http://ppn.med.sc.edu/). This is a full-time professional track appointment, with rank open commensurate with experience and necessary credentials. Qualified applicants should apply at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/155947

Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank must have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, or a related biomedical field, and at least one semester of didactic graduate or medical teaching experience in biomedical-related courses by the beginning date of employment. Successful candidates are expected to have evidence of potential for excellence in graduate and medical education. Preferred candidates will have evidence of teaching excellence, potential for scholarly productivity, or evidence of scholarship in biomedical education. Highly qualified applicants seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank must have three years of experience as an Assistant Professor, expertise in teaching graduate and medical students, and experience as a course/block director. Applicants seeking appointment at the Professor level must have three years of experience as an Associate Professor (with a total of 9 years of experience beyond the PhD), expertise in teaching and mentoring graduate and medical students, experience in curricular development and innovation, a good record of publications and extramural research funding, and a national/international reputation in their field of research or in biomedical education.

Application materials include a cover letter summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae and publication list, a teaching portfolio, a statement of educational experience, philosophy, professional goals, and research interests, plus contact information for four references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position send an email message to Dr. Britt Wilson at britt.wilson@uscmed.sc.edu with “PPN Educator Search” in the subject line.

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. USC does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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