What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow SDBCC, QE9886 position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Postdoctoral Fellow SDBCC, QE9886
Posting Number
NFE02616P
Department
USD-Dean of the Medical School - BBS
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
USD SSOM Postdoctoral Fellow – Translational Synthetic and Systems Biology
The Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the University of South Dakota (USD) Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the field of Translational Synthetic and Systems Biology, broadly defined. The fellow will work with Dr. William C.W. Chen and faculty at USD Department of Computer Science. This position is part of the federally funded multi-institutional South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium (SDBCC), a major strategic milestone of USD for the next 3-5 years. The candidate must have a PhD in Bio-engineering, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Genetics, Molecular/Cell Biology, a related biological, medical, engineering, or STEM field with excellent oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to a candidate with hybrid wet- and dry-lab experience and single cell-based transcriptomic analysis. The multi-institutional SDBCC network will provide unique educational and research resources and opportunities to support the career development of the successful candidate. USD takes pride in its world-class research activities, outstanding research support and collaborative environment, and excellent educational programs and outreach endeavor. The division is based in the Lee Medical Building located on the USD main campus in Vermillion, SD. For more information, please visit: https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/sanford-school-of-medicine/Divisions-and-Departments/.
Applicants MUST complete the application process through the University of South Dakota’s on-line application system at: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The application should include a cover letter with past/current research experiences and achievements, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will start on 3/10/2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Posting Date
02/21/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
03/10/2025
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education/experience, plus state benefits package
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
NA
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
As required by experiments in the lab. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
NA
This position requires
Weekends/Holidays
If other, please indicate
NA
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
