Research Fellow develops the strategy and vision to position a project from inception through completion; creates teams and collaborations that understand the project's direction. Communicates direction through words or actions to inspire team members to reach goals. Being a Research Fellow also responsible for planning and budgeting. Requires a PhD in their field of specialty. Additionally, Research Fellow typically reports to a top management. The Research Fellow manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Research Fellow typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Fisk University’s NSF-funded CREST Center for Biological Signatures and Sensing (BioSS) is seeking applicants for a
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biology / Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. The postdoctoral fellow will work in the
laboratory of Dr. Brian Nelms (Associate Professor of Biology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Fisk University, and
Adjunct Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt University) and participate in the nationally-
acclaimed Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-PhD Bridge Program as a mentor to Masters-level students. The Nelms lab uses
the model organism C. elegans to study the molecular regulation of dopaminergic neurons and other neuron types. A
primary goal is the discovery and characterization of new molecules critical for dopamine neuron function, through
genetics and RNA-sequencing methods.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold the PhD or equivalent and ideally have training in the fields of molecular genetics
and/or neurobiology or related fields, and some familiarity with next generation sequencing and analysis. Additional
experience in microfluidics systems and other computational approaches is a plus. The successful candidate will join a
community of Bridge mentors (faculty, postdocs, and PhD candidates) with a high commitment to research and
professional development.
Starting Date: negotiable
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
To Apply: Interested individuals should submit all application materials electronically; the application package should
include a CV, research statement, statement of mentoring philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Fisk
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: Application Materials will be received until the position is filled. Initial screening of applicants will begin
immediately.
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