What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Marshall University School of Pharmacy?
Position Details
Position Information
Banner Position Number R10918 Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description
Position Summary
Duration: Initial term with potential for two additional years (contingent upon funding, laboratory needs, and performance).
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes a 30-minute lunch break).
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct high-throughput, hands-on benchwork to advance lab research timelines and secure publishable data. This role requires strict adherence to weekly experimental benchmarks and data reporting structures.
Key Responsibilities
Core Experimental Benchwork
Required Qualifications
Education
Education Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0888 Open Date 08/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Banner Position Number R10918 Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description
Position Summary
Duration: Initial term with potential for two additional years (contingent upon funding, laboratory needs, and performance).
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes a 30-minute lunch break).
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct high-throughput, hands-on benchwork to advance lab research timelines and secure publishable data. This role requires strict adherence to weekly experimental benchmarks and data reporting structures.
Key Responsibilities
Core Experimental Benchwork
- Perform macrophage infections and cytokine ELISAs.
- Construct, purify, and analyze His-tagged proteins.
- Utilize LC-MS/MS for metabolomics analysis.
- Handle in vivo animal work and procedures.
- Adapt to shifting experimental responsibilities as directed by the Principal Investigator.
- Yield at least one piece of publishable data every week.
- Submit a detailed written summary of data, protocols, and outcomes every Friday afternoon.
- Weekly Output: Completion of either two major experiments (e.g., macrophage infections, ELISAs) or three minor experiments (e.g., MIC/MBC, growth curves) per week.
- Evaluation: Continuous assessment against deliverables, with an intensive evaluation of work ethic and technical capabilities during the initial 90-day probationary period.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related biological science field.
- No experience required
Education Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0888 Open Date 08/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related biological science field?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter