UNIV - Open Rank - Research Faculty - Pharmacology & Immunology

Job Description Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is inviting applications for a research-track Assistant Professor position to serve as an analytical and translational researcher experienced in single cell and spatial mass spectrometry imaging of multiple biomolecules associated with human diseases.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001032 COM PHARM Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded research program and to teach in the Department of P&I graduate program, offering their expertise to related research cores (e.g. the Digestive Disease Research Center Core for Proteomics and the I3 Umbrella Omics Core).

 

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related quantitative field; or an MD degree with appropriate technical education and experience.
• Preferred qualifications include research experience of a minimum of two years at a post-doctoral level, with a track record of publications and extramural funding competition. Mastery in practical applications of mass spectrometry imaging, glycomics, lipidomics, metabolomics and proteomics, as well as data processing, biostatistics and AI technologies is a must with additional expert knowledge in areas below:
  • Mass spectrometry: foundational understanding of current mass spectrometry platforms, especially MALDI-TOF based instruments used for slide arrays and tissue profiling
  • Single cell immunology: experience in multi-omic single cell analysis of immune cells
  • Glycobiology: foundational understanding of glycosylation pathways in living systems
  • Biomarkers: established track record in identifying and evaluating biomolecules as disease biomarkers
  • Informatics: ability to integrate and analyze large scale multi-omic data sets
  • Data sciences: machine learning, artificial intelligence, multivariate analysis, spatial statistics
  • Teaching: demonstrated experience of teaching biomedical topics in graduate or medical courses

 

About the I3 Multi Omics facility and Department of Pharmacology and Immunology:
Located within the Department of Pharmacology and Immunology, a large multi-faculty facility equipped with the latest mass spectrometry instrumentation exists for proteomic, glycomic, and metabolomic/lipidomic analysis, funded by multiple federal grants and institutional support. MUSC is a premier academic medical center located in Charleston, SC, with nationally recognized programs in biomedical research, informatics, and health innovation.

 

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application including their curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching philosophy, and names/addresses of three or more professional references to: Richard Drake at [email protected].

 

Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site at: https://www.jobs.musc.edu/postings/search.

 

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!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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