Post Doctoral Research Scientist
Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Postdoctoral fellow position (1 position) is
currently available in the Department of Clinical Translational
Sciences at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine,
Huntington WV. The current research focus of the PI Dr. Uma
Sundaram and his associated PIs include studies on novel
physiological and molecular mechanisms of altered intestinal
nutrient and electrolyte transport in obesity, Inflammatory Bowel
Disease, in response to intestinal infection by enteric pathogens
and as modulated by beneficial gut bacteria. This research will
involve the formulation and testing of hypotheses, animal
experimentation and surgery, cell culture, intestinal organoid
culture, molecular and cell biology techniques and imaging
techniques. The postdoctoral fellows will be expected to be current
in the field literature, to plan and conduct experiments, interpret
data and publish results. Successful candidates will have a
significant record of accomplishment that demonstrates creativity
and initiative and will be working as a team closely with the PI in
his well-equipped state-of- the- art research facility. Job
Responsibilities: Conduct active lab research on a semi-independent
basis at the beginning and on an independent basis afterwards. The
lab research works include, but not limited to, mammalian cell
culture, intestinal organoid culture, radioactive uptake
experiments in cells, organoids and animal intestinal membrane
vesicles, molecular and cellular biology techniques such as western
blot/ PCR /gene cloning and mutagenesis, basic microbiology
techniques, and animal care and animal surgery on different animal
models. Design and evaluate experiments; develop new ideas that
promote current research. Train and oversee technicians as
determined by PI. Hold responsibility for operation of specific
equipment if needed. Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts
under the direction of the PI. Perform other duties as assigned or
requested by PI.
Keywords: Marshall University, Charleston , Post Doctoral Research Scientist, Science, Research & Development , Huntington, West Virginia
