Postdoctoral Fellow

ABOUT THE JOB:

This is a postdoctoral fellowship position in the Ormseth Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Division of Rheumatology & Immunology. We are studying how human and microbial microRNAs and other small RNAs in the circulation may contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus and potentially link the microbiome to disease.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project design and execution: Collaborate with the research team to develop project goals, design and optimize assays, conduct analyses, and present findings.

Wet lab: Conduct small RNA next generation sequencing, in vitro assays of canonical and non-canonical small RNA function, tissue culture, ELISA, quantitative PCR, and animal model studies.

Dry lab: Incorporate bioinformatics, biostatistics (traditional and machine learning), pathway analysis and novel data display.

Career development: Participate in institutional career development opportunities, Rheumatology research conferences and weekly Grand Rounds, and seminars for training in manuscript and grant writing.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a doctoral degree. Excellent communication skills are essential. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

DISCOVER VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER:

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity—of culture, thinking, learning, and leading—is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary: In accordance with NIH guidelines.

Schedule: This is a full-time position.

COVID-19 considerations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees. Masks are required in some circumstances during work.

Ability to commute/relocate: Nashville, TN 37232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Benefits:

. 401(k) matching Dental insurance

. Employee assistance program

. Employee discount

. Flexible schedule

. Flexible spending account

. Health insurance

. Health savings account

. Life insurance

. Paid time off

. Retirement plan

. Tuition reimbursement

. Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,232.00 - $70,344.00 per year

Work Location: In person