Postdoctoral Fellow Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Details About MSM Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders. We exist to: • Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities; • Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce; • Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service; With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world. At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM ! Posting Number ACAD468 Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow Position Type Other Academic Number of vacancies 1 Salary Commensurate with experience Department Neuroscience Institute Position Summary Morehouse School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to join their team. Under the general guidance of the Principal Investigator (Dr Meller), the incumbent will be responsible for independently designing, conducting and analyzing experiments related to the lab’s areas of interest, as well as provide training of staff/students as needed. The incumbent will focus their analysis of multiomic datasets generated from a cohort study of patients with varying cardiovascular risk. *This position is funded by an NIH grant and the position is for two years, in the first instance. Minimum Qualifications Education: + A doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in molecular biology, genomics, cell biology, genetics or other relevant areas of biomedical sciences is required. Experience: + Peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals. Preferred Qualifications Experience: + Experience with Linux-based packages for analysis of genomic data, and python packages for GPU accelerated analysis. Closing Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/21174 EEO Statement Summary Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Job Duties Description of Job Duty + Serve as a senior, top-level contributor in research activities, under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator. + Independently manages research projects, from inception to completion and reporting. + Develop new research/experimental areas, including potential research projects dependent on the main goals of the lab (with permission and consultation from the Principal Investigator). + Responsible for designing and performing research experiments, collecting and analyzing data produced. + Presents data in the form of weekly updates and other formats (including but not limited to scientific conferences and publications) + Develops complex techniques, and teaches these procedures as needed. + Supervise any students assigned to help with various research project tasks. + Provide consultation and expertise on other complex projects and is considered to be a high-level scientist. + Provide training and mentoring to students working in the lab, providing conceptual and technical training. + Apply for grant funding of independent projects, as applicable. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Immunization Requirements It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * What is your highest level of completed education? + High School/GED + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD + * Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered. (Open Ended Question) + * Describe your prior experience using bioinformatics (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Curriculum Vitae or Resume Optional Documents + Cover Letter