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About MSM

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 ACAD454

Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Type Other Academic

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Surgery

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join their neurotrauma research team. Under the general guidance of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will be responsible for independently designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments related to the neurotrauma research lab’s areas of interest, as well as providing training for staff/students as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or MD) with a specialization in neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other relevant areas of biomedical sciences.

• Evidence of scientific productivity and peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in modern neuroscience and molecular biological/biochemical techniques is preferred.

  Closing Date

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20543

  EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

• Serve as a senior, top-level contributor in research activities, under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.

• Independently manages research projects, from inception to completion, including reporting.

• Develop new research/experimental areas, including potential research projects dependent on the lab’s main goals (with permission and consultation from the Principal Investigator).

• Design and perform research experiments and collect and analyze 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 complex projects.

• Provide training and mentoring to students working in the lab.

• Apply and submit grants for funding independent projects, as applicable.

  Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

• Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Resume

• Teaching Philosophy

• Letter of Reference 1

• Letter of Reference 2

• Letter of Reference 3

• Writing Sample

• Professional License

• Other Document