Job Description Summary
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is inviting applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. We seek outstanding candidates with research expertise in molecular and cellular mechanisms of human health and diseases, with a clear potential to secure extramural funding for their research program, and who will synergize with the collaborative environment of the Department and the College of Medicine.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
FacultyCost Center
CC000952 COM BIOCHEM Administration CCPay Rate Type
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University-00
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is inviting applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. We seek outstanding candidates with research expertise in molecular and cellular mechanisms of human health and diseases, with a clear potential to secure extramural funding for their research program, and who will synergize with the collaborative environment of the Department and the College of Medicine.
Preferred Experience:
1. The successful candidate will independently carry out the research projects and efficiently and productively conduct complex experiments.
2. Ability to independently plan and perform the research projects without supervision.
3. Demonstrated skills in cellular, molecular, and biochemical techniques.
4. Ability to evaluate the experimental results and troubleshoot problems.
5. Ability to analyze the experimental data and write manuscripts for publication.
6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date, organized, and legible lab notebook that records all experiments and tests in detail.
7. Ability to train new postdoctoral fellows, technicians, and graduate students.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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