Postdoctoral Fellow (Oyewumi Lab)

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Position Information

Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Oyewumi Lab) Position Type Research Department Pharmaceutical Sciences Full or Part Time Full Time Pay Grade MN9

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy.

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discoveries, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Dr. Moses Oyewumi who wants to contribute meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

The successful candidate will engage in both independent and collaborative research activities, including designing, conducting, and analyzing scientific experiments. Strong skills in the application of in-vitro cell-based and animal models in the field of pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences are required. The candidate is expected to present research findings and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current scientific literature.

Education/Degrees: Ph.D., or expected Ph.D. by time of appointment, in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering or related fields.

Experience in some of the following areas is desirable: biomaterials, advanced drug delivery systems, nanoparticles, hydrogels, stability studies, protein and peptides therapeutics, bone fractures, cell culture, cell assays, animal model development, tissue collections, histology, Western blotting, ELISA, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and assessment of therapeutic efficacy of drug delivery systems. Candidates that are willing to learn new techniques that they are not familiar with are welcome to apply as well.

Evidence of scientific rigor, clear scientific writing and communication and ability to work independently and collaboratively will be important.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Personal Characteristics:

• Conceptual understanding of research issues.
• Technical expertise in performing experiments.
• Ability to independently produce, analyze and present scientific data.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate written or verbally with both non-scientific as well as scientific audiences
• Ability and desire to develop grantsmanship in the preparation of competitive funding proposals.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships, within individual work groups and across departments, through open communication and collaboration; works with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Self‐motivated, highly organized applicants with independent working abilities, interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Continual development of professional skills.

Qualifications:

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering or related fields.
• It is desired that potential candidates would have experience in advanced drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical analytical systems and in-vitro/in-vivo efficacy assessment of drug delivery systems.
• Candidates are expected to check the NEOMED website and familiarize themselves with ongoing projects in Dr. Oyewumi's lab which include drug delivery systems for bone regeneration, therapeutic intervention of bone metastasis of cancers, therapeutics to combat neuroinflammation and drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier.

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success-both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)

Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)

Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification

Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

Engage in independent and collaborative research activities to include designing, conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. Present results of the research along with developing and maintaining knowledge of current scientific literature.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Independent and Collaborative Research: Conducts independent research in collaboration with Principal Investigator. Designs experiments, constructs experimental setups, builds equipment components, collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts.

Presentations: Report and present research findings and developments.

Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance.

Other Duties: May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD (in related field) or MD degree if sufficient research training is documented.
• Evidence of independent research skills

Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements

Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Posting Detail Information

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample
• Reference Letter