Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Post-Doctoral Fellow | |Position DetailsPosition Information Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Post-Doctoral Fellow Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Biddeford, ME Description Post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. Research focuses on protein-protein interactions and neuronal cell signaling underlying chronic pain and the identification of new drug targets, with an emphasis on biochemical and proteomic approaches. Emphasis on collaborative laboratory research, including performance of research techniques and analysis and upholding the highest standards of research integrity and rigor. Responsibilities Performing experiments and managing an independent research project; techniques may include: * Tissue dissection, protein isolation and cellular sub-fractionation * Phospho-protein enrichment, affinity purification for mass spectrometry * 1D/2D PAGE and Western blotting * Preparation of samples for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry * Analysis of proteomic datasets (pathway enrichment, gene ontogeny enrichment analysis, use of online tools * Two-photon and confocal microscopy * Optogenetics/chemogenetics * In vitro and in vivo transfections (viral vectors) * mRNA/protein isolation, basic cloning techniques * RT-PCR (quantitative and single cell) Qualifications A Ph.D. in biochemistry, neuroscience or a related life sciences field, and 0-3 years of postdoctoral experience. Experience in protein biochemistry, LC-MS, MALDI and software tools for proteomics dataset analysis is highly desirable. Experience in the neurobiology of pain is advantageous but not required. EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) In order to protect the health and safety of the UNE community, UNE requires all students enrolled in classes on our campuses and all on-campus employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 prior to the start of employment. Additionally, boosters will be required for fully vaccinated individuals per the recommendation of the CDC . This would require booster doses for individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series 5 months or more earlier, or who received a J&J/Janssen single-dose vaccine 2 months or more earlier. The University allows for religious and medical exemptions to the policy. If you believe you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine policy you may seek the exemption through Human Resources after receiving this conditional offer of employment. Please note that no person to whom the policy applies will be finally employed or permitted to work if they are not fully vaccinated unless they request an exemption and are granted one. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 20160762P Open Date 07/22/2019 Close Date Open Until Filled NoSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents- Cover Letter- Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents

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