Postdoctoral Scholar Research

Department Name/Number: Molecular Medicine / 0-6144-000

College/Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Temporary

Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar Research

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $52,500 - $68,964 annual

Job Summary

A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated individual to participate in projects focusing on Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and aging. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of molecular biologists to apply transcriptomic and proteomic strategies to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms in brain disorders. We seek candidates with interdisciplinary training, experience in omics approaches, and a strong publication record. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the latest computational pipelines and programming languages to process and analyze high-throughput raw data from RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, single-cell transcriptomics, or other related techniques. Ambitious scientists who join our team will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and train with experienced molecular, cellular, and translational neuroscientists investigating various aspects of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and age-associated neurological dysfunction. Tampa, a city on Tampa Bay along Florida's Gulf Coast, is a wonderful place to live and work.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates with a Ph.D. or MD. Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a related field and a strong background in multi-omics data analysis of large-scale biological datasets. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in publishing papers with multi-model data analysis relevant to the brain or the nervous system. Researchers with substantial postdoctoral experience will be recommended for an appropriate level of appointment.

Other Competencies:

• A successful applicant must be dedicated, responsible, detail-oriented, well-organized, efficient, and communicate clearly with other postdocs, graduate students, and research technicians.
• The position also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, practiced documentation skills, and the ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as a team, set priorities, and manage time effectively despite unanticipated interruptions. Willingness to adjust to changes in the workload and change focus as needed.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37838

Posting Date: 09/10/2024

Posting End Date: 10/10/2024

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