West Virginia University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow - Mitochondria and Toxicological Exposure with the Department of Human Performance

About the Opportunity

An NIH funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Department of Human Performance to explore bioenergetic mechanisms associated with fetal toxicological exposure in the heart. The successful candidate will develop and perform genomic, proteomic and epigenetic mechanisms governing the regulation of cardiac mitochondria. This will include DNA, RNA and proteomic analyses using an integrative approach. Priority will be given to candidates with bioinformatic expertise and experience with mitochondrial evaluations.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
* 18 sick days per year
(for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
* Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other laboratory research personnel to meet research objectives.
• Perform molecular biology experiments; vector generation, transgenic and knockout mouse lines, RNA and DNA analyses.
• Perform biochemical experiments; spectrophotometry, protein analyses, fluorescence-based techniques, flow cytometry.
• Perform bioinformatic data analysis (RNASeq, CLIPSeq and NGS technologies).
• Perform mitochondrial analyses of function, structure and dynamics.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Develop new research proposals for funding agencies.
• Share research findings and make presentations at scientific conferences.

• PhD degree in physiology, molecular/cell biology, genetics, biochemistry or a related field;
• Strong self-motivation, solid basic science training background
• Experience with hypothesis-driven research
• Good written and oral scientific communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience with animal models and multi-omics analysis are highly desirable.
• Preference will be given to those who have expertise in metabolism, mitochondria and/or bioinformatics.

• Cover letter of Interest
• Current CV
• Contact information, including email addresses for 3 professional references
• Due to the nature of this job, it may or may not require Medical Monitoring

As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff and students at West Virginia University commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state and global engagement. West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 27,367 students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital.

Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 30,277 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside and many outdoor activities. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.