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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job in Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, 29228, USA
Listing for: Inside Higher Ed
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-15
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Clinical Research
  • Healthcare
    Clinical Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Columbia

Job Summary

Advertised

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), serves as a Post-Doctoral Fellow pursuing immunology and molecular biology research using
-omics approaches. Studies project focus on the mechanisms underlying inflammatory diseases such as colitis, as well as the effects of various dietary supplements. Performs laboratory research assessing the epigenomic, genomic, and transcriptomic effects, and microbiome following environmental pollutant and dietary supplement exposure on inflammation and cancer. Maintains accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments and presents these in informal laboratory discussions, group meetings, formal symposia, and publications.

Assists in training other individuals, including students, in the laboratory. Advises principal investigators, research faculty, PDFs, students, and technologists on current methods, ongoing experiments, and future research directions. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Related Minimum Required

Education And Experience:

  • Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in any biomedical or biological sciences, including Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or other related discipline.
  • Previous research experience in immunology and/or
    -omics research. Ability to work with animals.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow general wet lab practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in bioinformatic analysis.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Knowledgeable of hazards of laboratory activities and biosafety practices, skilled in setting up experiments independently.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and learn novel technology.
  • Required to conduct research activities lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies.
Job Duties
  • Performs laboratory research assessing the epigenomic, genomic, and transcriptomic effects, and microbiome following environmental pollutant and dietary supplement exposure on inflammation and cancer.
  • Maintains accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments and presents these in informal laboratory discussions, group meetings, formal symposia, and publications.
  • Assists in training other individuals, including students, in the laboratory.
  • Advises principal investigators, research faculty, PDFs, students, and technologists on current methods, ongoing experiments, and future research directions.
Essential Function

Yes

Percentage Of Time

50

Job Duties
  • Maintains accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments and presents these in informal laboratory discussions, group meetings, formal symposia, and publications.
Percentage Of Time

20

Job Duties
  • Assists in training other individuals, including students, in the laboratory.
Percentage Of Time

15

Job Duties
  • Advises principal investigators, research faculty, PDFs, students, and technologists on current methods, ongoing experiments, and future research directions.
Hazards & Safety

Hazardous Weather Category: Non-Essential

Employees In Safety-Sensitive Or Security-Sensitive Positions Will Be Subject To Pre-employment And Post-employment Drug Testing In Accordance With University Policy HR 1.95 Drug And Alcohol Testing: Yes

Additional Details
  • Number Of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Open Date: 03/10/2026
  • Job Close Date: 04/24/2026
  • Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions To Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by April 24, 2026.

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