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UNIV - Postdoctoral Scholar - Ophthalmology

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Medical University of South Carolina
Location
Charleston, SC

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UNIV - Postdoctoral Scholar - Ophthalmology Job no: 508539
Entity: MUSC University
Department: COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - COM-Ophthalmology
Sub Department: UNIV-2236010-Ophthalmology Basic Research
Work type: Full-Time
Employee Type: UNIV - Post Doc
Location: Charleston, SC-Main Campus
Categories: Post Doctoral Scholar
Pay scale: UNIV-Band 0: Commensurate with experience.

Job Duties:100The candidate will be expected to participate in a highly successful program on exosome-mediated signaling in RPE cells (PMID: 29684588).Essential

Job summary: The Rohrer Lab is looking for a highly motivated individual with a background in cell biology, biochemistry or molecular biology. The candidate would continue a highly successful program on exosome-mediated signaling in RPE cells (PMID: 29684588). This person should have experience growing cell lines, primary cells and/or iPSC-derived cells, and be able to perform follow-up experiments, analyzing donor and recipient cell signaling using protein chemistry, QRT-PCR, RNAseq, mass-spectrometry and imaging; or be interested in learning those techniques, Ophthalmology Research.

Payscale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 0: Commensurate with experience.

FLSA: Salaried

Preferred Experience and Training: This person should have experience growing cell lines, primary cells and/or iPSC-derived cells, and be able to perform follow-up experiments, analyzing donor and recipient cell signaling using protein chemistry, QRT-PCR, RNAseq, mass-spectrometry and imaging; or be interested in learning those techniques, Ophthalmology Research.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32? F to 100? F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/ Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/20 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous)


Opening date: 17 Sep 2018 Eastern Daylight Time
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The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has offered top quality care to patients in South Carolina and beyond since 1824. As the first medical school in the South and a nationally recognized academic medical center, MUSC is at the forefront of the latest advances in medicine, groundbreaking research and technology.

 Patients at MUSC benefit from access to world-class physicians working in a multidisciplinary team approach to care that involves the close collaboration of specialists from across the medical spectrum. Incorporating clinical research and basic science into our everyday matrix, patients can be sure that the latest protocols and research findings are employed in developing their individual treatment plans. Our focus on providing state-of-the-art care means better outcomes for patients and that is how we’re changing what’s possible in health care.

The Medical University of South Carolina has served the citizens of South Carolina since 1824. It has expanded from a small private college for the training of physicians to a state university with a medical center and six colleges for the education of a broad range of health professionals, biomedical scientists and other health related personnel.

The six colleges are:

College of Medicine;

College of Pharmacy;

College of Nursing;

College of Graduate Studies;

College of Dental Medicine;

College of Health Professions

 

Our Vision includes achieving excellence through our core values of: Compassion, Collaboration, Respect and Integrity. At MUSC, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience for the lives that we touch.

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