Tulane University · 11 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelTulane University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Department of Medicine and Center for Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics. The role focuses on developing mechanism-driven technologies for detecting biomarkers relevant to major human diseases, involving technology development, validation studies, and data analysis.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Designs, fabricates, and optimizes novel nanomaterials or biosensors for high-sensitivity detection of nucleic acids or protein biomarkers
Independently designs and executes experiments using cell cultures, animal models, and human clinical samples to validate diagnostic performance and analytical metrics
Performs rigorous data organization and evaluation of assay performance
Performs advanced biostatistical analysis and interprets complex experimental data
Prepares figures and results summaries, drafts manuscripts for publication; presents findings at lab meetings and conferences; assists in grant proposal preparation as needed
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Material Science, or a related field
Research experience in nanopore, material or biosensor design and development, technologies for biomarker discovery, studies on extracellular vesicles or nano/micro scale liquid chromatography, electrospray ionization, high resolution mass spectrometry, protein biochemistry, top-down and bottom-up proteomics including project design, sample preparation and data analysis, PTM identification
Scientific rigor: ability to critically analyze literature, identify knowledge gaps, and design hypothesis-driven experiments
Technology development: ability to design and fabricate novel nanomaterials, biosensors, or microfluidic systems for high-sensitivity detection of nucleic acids or protein biomarkers
Validation studies: ability to independently design and execute experiments using cell cultures, animal models, and human clinical samples to validate diagnostic performance and analytical metrics
Molecular methods: experience with nucleic acid amplification (CRISPR/Cas, PCR) and DNA/RNA isolation from complex fluids (e.g., cell-free DNA) and/or nanoprobe fabrication
Data analysis: ability to perform advanced biostatistical analysis, interpret complex experimental data, and create publication-quality visualizations (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Origin, R, or Python)
Strong computer skills, including an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; ability to prepare high-quality manuscripts and presentations and provide constructive critiques on peer manuscripts
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and compliance expectations in research settings
Preferred
Candidate possess deep expertise in Multi-Omics Research & Bioinformatics:
Genomics & Transcriptomics: Proficiency in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), or RNA-seq
Proteomics: Experience with Mass Spectrometry (LL-MS/MS, MALDI), bottom-up/top-down proteomics, and PTM identification
Bioinformatics: Strong coding skills (Python, R, or Linux/Unix) for analyzing large-scale omics data
Company
Tulane University
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.
Founded in 1834
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2018-11-14Grant· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Janaki Sundaresan
Co-Founder of Health Equity Fellowship
Lekh Parekh
Co-founder and Vice President of Tulane Table Tennis Club
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