Postdoctoral Fellow at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

This position works under occasional supervision. Assignments are at the specialized scientific research level requiring independent judgment. Assist in publishing articles and papers; Supervises and trains lower level classifications, assigned lab technicians, and students. Sets up and operates complex scientific apparatus.



Daily Operations

• Performs independent research and assists with other research projects. Plans, designs, and implements research projects.


• Prepares and maintains culture media and reagents, grows cultures (cells, viruses, etc.)


• Performs library research; prepares compounds; interprets experimental test data; cuts, stains and mounts specimens. May perform research with radioactive elements.


• Compiles, processes and analyzes data.


• Documents research procedures and results according to department guidelines.


• Develops reports from research data gathered; maintains reports and records; codes data for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data via computer; analyzes, interprets and verifies data.


• Conducts advanced research in particular field of knowledge and assists with publishing data in professional journals.


• Writes, reviews and edits various materials for publication. Researches articles from various sources.


• Sets up and operates various scientific apparatus: scintillation counter, centrifuge, spectrometer, gamma counter, microscopes, homogenizers, etc.


• Develops revises, and recommends new laboratory or research project operating policies and procedures.


• Attends and participates in seminars and lectures to remain abreast of current trends and developments in related research.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of research laboratory operating policies, procedures and scientific methodology, including ability to operate and maintain research tools, instruments and equipment.


• Thorough knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, reagents, and the ability to perform a variety of laboratory procedures.


• Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing, including ability to analyze and extract data from conversation and documents for research projects.


• Ability to independently conduct research following established department guidelines.


• Strong supervisory skills and ability to effectively train and evaluate personnel on laboratory research methods and procedures.


• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.


• Ability to operate PC software and other office technology.

Required Education and Experience



A PhD (Biochemistry/Biomedical Sciences/Microbiology/Molecular Virology). Prior postdoctoral experience is not required. Person will require an in-depth knowledge in the field of molecular biology, particularly on molecular virology is a plus. Experience with general molecular biology techniques (cloning, DNA analysis, PCR, etc), immunoassays (ELISA, Western blot), cell culture, and microscopy techniques are required. Apply Now