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Post Doctoral Fellow - Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
Post Doctoral Fellow - Biochemistry & Molecular MedicineWest Virginia University • Morgantown, WV, United States
Post Doctoral Fellow - Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine

Post Doctoral Fellow - Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine

West Virginia University • Morgantown, WV, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including :

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year ( employee leave )
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
  • Wellness programs

What You'll Do

  • Conduct primary laboratory research.
  • Mentoring / supervising junior lab members.
  • Maintaining mammalian cell cultures.
  • Live-cell fluorescence microscopy.
  • Data analysis
  • Manuscript writing.
  • Molecular biology (cloning and PCR)
  • Protein purification / reconstitution
  • Working both independently and as a team member
  • Qualifications

  • PhD degree in biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, neuroscience, or related field
  • Experience involving substantial wet-lab experience working with protein purification / reconstitution and / or mammalian cell culture with live-cell fluorescence imaging.
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • E xperience working with induced pluripotent stem cells would be a major asset.
  • Experience with experimental design, data analysis, critical thinking, and manuscript writing / preparation.
  • Familiarity with molecular biology techniques, fluorescence microscopy and mammalian cell culture, including iPSC culture.

  • Individuals with bioinformatic skills and working with large genomic, proteomic, transcriptomic datasets would also be an asset.
  • About WVU

    West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

    From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

    At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

    Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

    West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

    Job Posting

    : Sep 9, 2025

    Posting Classification : FE / AP

    Exemption Status : Exempt

    Benefits Eligible : Yes

    Schedule

    : Full-time

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