What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate 25-014 position at Old Dominion University Research Foundation?
A postdoctoral scholar position is available The Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center and the George L. Wright Center for Biomedical Proteomics at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, a leader in the field of biological mass spectrometry, proteomics and cancer biomarker discovery and development. We have continuing long-term translational research funding to develop biomarkers for prostate cancer disease stratification. As a Biomarker Characterization Center (BCC) of the NIH/NCI Early Detection Research Network (EDRN), our broad objective is to identify and validate novel post-digital rectal exam urine and tissue biomarkers for early detection of aggressive forms of prostate cancer. In our collaborative BCC we continue to participate in intensive, long-term and large-scale development of clinically robust mass spectrometry based multi-Omics assays that incorporate these novel biomarkers for validation and quantitation of clinical performance.
The successful candidate will be incorporated into the project team and will participate in project planning, experimental design, sample processing, LC/MS, computational and pathway analysis, data interpretation. The position will provide an excellent opportunity to learn and utilize quantitative proteomics as well as cell and molecular biology, while working with dynamic and interdisciplinary research teams at the Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
The position will also include opportunities to co-author publications and to contribute to the development of grant proposals. The successful applicants will join a team working closely with research scientists, graduate students, and faculty from other research groups. Professional development is strongly encouraged including support for professional travel to relevant conferences.
Computer literate and working knowledge of common software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and innovative approach to experimental design. Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute and complete experiments.xcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Analytical ability sufficient for data analysis; mathematical ability sufficient to perform algebraic calculations and statistical analysis.
The successful candidates should have a PhD degree in biochemistry, chemistry, proteomics, or related fields, and demonstrated working experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics using LC-MS/MS, HPLC, PRM, with MS instruments from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Eclipse, Fusion Lumos and Q-Exactive) and ABSciex (QTRAP 4000) Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer. Experience in MS sample preparation strategies, MS method development and MS data analysis platforms (Mascot, Skyline, MaxQuant, Proteome Discoverer, Byos, FragPipe, etc) is necessary and experience in metabolomics and small molecule analysis and in the integration of large ‘Omic datasets will be a plus.
Please visit ODU Research Foundation website at http://researchfoundation.odu.edu; click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #25-014. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug Free
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