Postdoctoral Fellow (Smith)

Position Information

Position Title

Postdoctoral Fellow (Smith)

Position Type

Research

Department

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Pay Grade

MN9

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. The Smith Laboratory at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), in collaboration with the Andrew Pieper Laboratory at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team investigating visual system dysfunction and neurodegeneration following traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Postdoctoral Fellow will play a key role in an ongoing funded research program focused on understanding visual system dysfunction following traumatic brain injury (TBI). The project seeks to define how TBI alters the structure, function, and molecular biology of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) to uncover the mechanisms driving the highly prevalent visual disturbances that persist in many patients after brain injury. Findings from this work are expected to advance our understanding of neurodegenerative processes following TBI and identify potential targets for therapeutic intervention.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $53,650 – $61,538, commensurate with experience.

Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

Engage in independent and collaborative research activities to include designing, conducting and analyzing scientific experiments. Present results of the research along with developing and maintaining knowledge of current scientific literature.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Independent and Collaborative Research: Conducts independent research in collaboration with Principal Investigator. Designs experiments, constructs experimental setups, builds equipment components, collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts.

Presentations: Report and present research findings and developments.

Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and safety and oversee regulatory compliance.

Other Duties: May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD (in related field) or MD degree if sufficient research training is documented.
• Evidence of independent research skills

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Ability to collect and analyze experimental data and handle animals when applicable. Must be able to utilize applicable laboratory equipment necessary for the job, as well as a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Posting Detail Information

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.