Position: NIH funded Post-Doctoral Fellowship within the Environmental Health and Disease Laboratory (EHDL), directed by Saurabh Chatterjee, PhD, in the Department of Environmental Health (ENHS). The position may be renewed annually for a total commitment of up to three years, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Setting: The EHDL is housed within the Department of ENHS at The Arnold School of Public Health in The University of South Carolina at Columbia. The research conducted within the EHDL involves mouse and human subjects and has the central focus on the role of environmental factors from air, water and diet in causing obesity, metabolic syndrome and non alcoholic fatty liver disease. Most studies are centered on oxidative stress metabolism of environmental contaminants and mechanisms that crosstalk with the innate immune system in causing inflammatory hotspots in physiological systems, especially with relation to metabolic disease. The research carried out in this laboratory is cross disciplinary and collaborations with departments within the school and with National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and Duke University exist.
Qualifications: All of the following are required. ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâA PhD in physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Toxicology and Pharmacology, or a closely related field of study (by August 2012) ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâA firm understanding of ÃÂÃÂÃÂàCloning, expression and purification of proteins, Real-Time PCR, native-PAGE & SDS-PAGE, spectroscopy (UV-VIS), protein identification by western blot, peptide mass fingerprinting & MALDI-TOF is required. Knowledge of handling mouse models and in vivo experimental design experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of using immunological techniques both in vivo and in vitro using cell lines and hybridomas is a prerequisite for this position. It is expected that the candidate will have experience in handlingFluorescence Microscopy and Phase Contrast Microscopy.
Responsibilities: All of the following will be expected. ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâManaging a team of graduate research assistants (MS and Ph.D.level) ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâAssisting with data collection, analysis, and interpretation ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâPerforming biochemical assays ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâAssisting with manuscript writing ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâ Presenting data at national/international conferences ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâContributing new ideas for current and future projects ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâCoordinating interactions and collaborations with other laboratories
Salary and Beginning Date: Starting salary will be as per NIH pay scale, with a potential for annual increase. The position is for twelve months. The University offers an excellent benefits package. The anticipated date of employment is on or before October 01, 2012.
Application: Applications must be submitted via the University website. The review of completed applications will begin July 20, 2012, and may continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their detailed CV and a cover letter addressing every qualification cited above. The cover letter should also clearly state how this position will assist the applicantÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs overall career goals. Applicants should also provide the names and complete contact information of three professional references.
Position: NIH funded Post-Doctoral Fellowship within the Environmental Health and Disease Laboratory (EHDL), directed by Saurabh Chatterjee, PhD, in the Department of Environmental Health (ENHS). The position may be renewed annually for a total commitment of up to three years, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Setting: The EHDL is housed within the Department of ENHS at The Arnold School of Public Health in The University of South Carolina at Columbia. The research conducted within the EHDL involves mouse and human subjects and has the central focus on the role of environmental factors from air, water and diet in causing obesity, metabolic syndrome and non alcoholic fatty liver disease. Most studies are centered on oxidative stress metabolism of environmental contaminants and mechanisms that crosstalk with the innate immune system in causing inflammatory hotspots in physiological systems, especially with relation to metabolic disease. The research carried out in this laboratory is cross disciplinary and collaborations with departments within the school and with National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and Duke University exist.
Qualifications: All of the following are required. â¢A PhD in physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Toxicology and Pharmacology, or a closely related field of study (by August 2012) â¢A firm understanding of àCloning, expression and purification of proteins, Real-Time PCR, native-PAGE & SDS-PAGE, spectroscopy (UV-VIS), protein identification by western blot, peptide mass fingerprinting & MALDI-TOF is required. Knowledge of handling mouse models and in vivo experimental design experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of using immunological techniques both in vivo and in vitro using cell lines and hybridomas is a prerequisite for this position. It is expected that the candidate will have experience in handlingFluorescence Microscopy and Phase Contrast Microscopy.
Responsibilities: All of the following will be expected. â¢Managing a team of graduate research assistants (MS and Ph.D.level) â¢Assisting with data collection, analysis, and interpretation â¢Performing biochemical assays â¢Assisting with manuscript writing ⢠Presenting data at national/international conferences â¢Contributing new ideas for current and future projects â¢Coordinating interactions and collaborations with other laboratories
Salary and Beginning Date: Starting salary will be as per NIH pay scale, with a potential for annual increase. The position is for twelve months. The University offers an excellent benefits package. The anticipated date of employment is on or before October 01, 2012.
Application: Applications must be submitted via the University website. The review of completed applications will begin July 20, 2012, and may continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their detailed CV and a cover letter addressing every qualification cited above. The cover letter should also clearly state how this position will assist the applicantâÂÂs overall career goals. Applicants should also provide the names and complete contact information of three professional references.
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Contact:
Saurabh Chatterjee, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Environmental Health & Disease Laboratory
