Morehouse School of Medicine
Postdoctoral Fellow
Morehouse School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
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:
ACAD468Job Title:
Postdoctoral FellowPosition Type:
Other AcademicNumber of Vacancies:
1Salary:
Commensurate with experienceDepartment:
Neuroscience InstitutePosition 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:A doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in molecular biology, genomics, cell biology, genetics or other relevant areas of biomedical sciences is required.Peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Linux-based packages for analysis of genomic data, and Python packages for GPU accelerated analysis.Job Duties:Serve as a senior, top-level contributor in research activities, under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.Independently manage 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.Present data in the form of weekly updates and other formats (including but not limited to scientific conferences and publications).Develop complex techniques, and teach 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.Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.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.Required Documents:Curriculum Vitae or ResumeOptional Documents:Cover LetterOur vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.Morehouse School of Medicine720 Westview DriveAtlanta, GA 30310404-752-1500Partner Site(s):
Morehouse Healthcare
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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:
ACAD468Job Title:
Postdoctoral FellowPosition Type:
Other AcademicNumber of Vacancies:
1Salary:
Commensurate with experienceDepartment:
Neuroscience InstitutePosition 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:A doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in molecular biology, genomics, cell biology, genetics or other relevant areas of biomedical sciences is required.Peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Linux-based packages for analysis of genomic data, and Python packages for GPU accelerated analysis.Job Duties:Serve as a senior, top-level contributor in research activities, under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.Independently manage 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.Present data in the form of weekly updates and other formats (including but not limited to scientific conferences and publications).Develop complex techniques, and teach 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.Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.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.Required Documents:Curriculum Vitae or ResumeOptional Documents:Cover LetterOur vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.Morehouse School of Medicine720 Westview DriveAtlanta, GA 30310404-752-1500Partner Site(s):
Morehouse Healthcare
#J-18808-Ljbffr