Postdoctoral Fellow (Raman)

Northeast Ohio Medical University Postdoctoral Fellow (Raman)

Position Information Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Raman) Position Type Admin/Professional Department Biomedical 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 Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team to investigate molecular mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in metabolic disorders and aging. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects focused on cellular signaling, vascular remodeling, inflammation, and the role of metabolic pathways in vascular pathophysiology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical discipline. Strong experience in:
• Mammalian cell culture
• Molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, Western blotting, cloning, gene expression analysis)
• Immunofluorescence microscopy and image analysis
• Confocal microscopy
• Demonstrated experience working with transgenic mouse models, including colony management, genotyping, tissue collection and analyses.
• Strong proficiency in experimental design, problem-solving, and data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Special consideration will be given to individuals with research experience or training in vascular biology.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent research studies.
• Perform cell-based, molecular, imaging, and animal experiments.
• Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and present research findings.
• Mentor students and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
• Starting Salary: $55,259 – $60,000, commensurate with experience.
• 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

• Doctoral degree required (e.g. PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, etc.)

• Evidence of independent research skills.

• 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.

• Close Date

• Supplemental Questions

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• What are your salary expectations for this position?

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• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Reference Letter

• Research Interest

• Optional Documents