Postdoctoral Fellow (Raman)

Postdoctoral Fellow (Raman) Position Type: Admin/Professional Department: Biomedical Sciences Full or Part Time: Full Time Pay Grade: MN9 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. We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team to investigate molecular mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in metabolic disorders and aging. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects focused on cellular signaling, vascular remodeling, inflammation, and the role of metabolic pathways in vascular pathophysiology. Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical discipline. Strong experience in: - Mammalian cell culture - Molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, Western blotting, cloning, gene expression analysis) - Immunofluorescence microscopy and image analysis - Confocal microscopy Demonstrated experience working with transgenic mouse models, including colony management, genotyping, tissue collection and analyses. Strong proficiency in experimental design, problem-solving, and data analysis and interpretation. Strong written and oral communication skills. Special consideration will be given to individuals with research experience or training in vascular biology. Responsibilities: - Design and conduct independent research studies. - Perform cell-based, molecular, imaging, and animal experiments. - Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and present research findings. - Mentor students and contribute to a collaborative research environment. Starting Salary: $55,259 -- $60,000, 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 la