Postdoctoral Fellow in Atlanta, Georgia

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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 ACAD475

Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Type Other Academic

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate with experience

Department Micro/Biochem/Immun (MBI)

Position Summary

A NIH / NCI -funded postdoctoral position is open for an energetic, motivated MD, DVM , or Ph.D. scientist interested in studying the interplay of social and molecular determinants in lung cancer disparity. Specifically, the proposed research will offer a chemokine-based patient stratification and chemokine as a target for therapies; establish immune-based strategies to reduce disparity, and evidence-based social interventions to potentiate anti-tumor immunity to reduce risk and improve survival of lung cancer ( NSCLC ) patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: PhD or MD in biomedical science from an accredited college or university

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/21751

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

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Postdoctoral fellow will conduct chemokine-based studies to establish immune-based strategies to reduce disparity and evidence-based social interventions to potentiate anti-tumor immunity to reduce risk and improve survival of lung cancer ( NSCLC ) patients. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to conduct active lab research on a semi-independent basis: Design and evaluate experiments; conduct experiments, data collection, and analysis, present research progress at national and international and weekly lab meetings, develop new ideas that promote current research; prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the principal investigator (PI); apply for postdoctoral fellowships under the direction of Scientist (PI); attend and give seminars; bring new expertise to the research program. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to perform other duties assigned by the PI, i.e., train and oversee graduate students and participate in other laboratory activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Postdoctoral fellow is expected to perform other duties assigned by the PI, i.e., train and oversee graduate students and participate in other laboratory activities.

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)

• • Please describe your related experience including length of experience. Do not enter “See Resume”.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Resume