Research Fellow, Gerontology

Department:

38923 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Gerontology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

A postdoctoral fellow positionis available in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, North Carolina, USA. The lab (https://school.wakehealth.edu/faculty/d/gagan-deep) investigates role of small extracellular vesicles as liquid biopsy for various diseases.

We are looking for self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative applicant who can efficiently work in a fast-paced environment. High level of independence and the ability to think critically are expected. The applicant should have a recent PhD and have prior experience in small extracellular vesicles isolation from tissues and biofluids and their characterization through nanoparticle tracking analyses and flow cytometry. Candidate is expected to be proficient in basic molecular biology techniques including RT-PCR, digital PCR, confocal microscopy and immunohistochemistry. Candidates with experience in techniques such as surface plasmonic resonance, atomic force microscopy, and super resolution microscopy will be preferred. Candidate will need to analyze omics data, including proteomics, RNAseq and metabolomics. Fellow will be expected to perform experiments, acquire and analyze data, integrate the current literature into experimental design and manuscripts, apply for research funding, and attend and present data at departmental and national scientific meetings. Interested applicants should submit a CV to Dr. Gagan Deep (gdeep@wakehealth.edu).

Pay Range

$30.15 - $45.25

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