Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biology

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Job Description Summary

The Cordy Lab in the Department of Biology at Wake Forest University is recruiting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to carry out research on malaria-induced dyserythropoiesis and redox biology of red blood cells. This position is part of a newly NIH-funded research program focused on investigating the host-parasite mechanisms driving severe malarial anemia (SMA) and exploring the potential of host-targeting therapies. The successful candidate will leverage in vitro human primary cell models and archived tissue specimens, and will apply flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and multi-omics analyses in their work. In joining a collaborative research environment, the postdoctoral fellow will be part of the Wake Forest Center for Redox Biology & Medicine and will work with multiple collaborating labs. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to present at national and international conferences, participate in grant-writing, and submit their work for publication. Salary is commensurate with institutional and NIH guidelines, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Optimize and execute experiments using an in vitro human erythroid culture system
• Perform multi-parameter flow cytometry on erythroid cells
• Perform immunofluorescence microscopy on archived tissue samples
• Generate and analyze multi-omic data on erythroid culture experiments
• Prepare data for manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant applications
• Assist with lab managerial duties and play an active role in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in a supportive laboratory culture

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Expertise with cell culture
• Experience with immune-labeling and standard molecular biology techniques
• Evidence of productivity through first-author publication(s) and/or conference presentations
• A collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Computational experience with transcriptomic data analysis or basic bioinformatics pipelines
• Expertise with primary cells, stem cell differentiation, and/or Plasmodium culture
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or redox assays

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work
• Provide training and assist in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate research students

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 40 pounds)
• Involves some amount of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and manual dexterity

Environmental Conditions:

• Chemical hazards. Proper protective equipment and fume hoods are provided and maintained by Environmental Health and Safety.
• Biological hazards. Proper protective equipment and biological safety cabinets are provided and maintained by Environmental Health and Safety.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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