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Job Description:

The laboratory of Hicham Drissi in the Department of Orthopaedics at Emory University is seeking an outstanding post-doctoral fellow to work on a NIH-funded project focused on intervertebral disc biology and disease.  Our laboratory has a strong track record in skeletal development, homeostasis and repair studies using genetic models, stem cells as well as cell and molecular biology techniques. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in cell and molecular biology or related fields. Individuals with a solid background in intervertebral disc biology and disease using molecular genetics will be given priority. Candidates should possess outstanding communication and organizational skills and have a strong publication record.  

Responsibilities:

• Independently design and conduct experiments.
• Comfort using both in-vitro and in-vivo model systems.
• Be responsible for data collection, analyses, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
• Perform all required training and attend all mandatory lab and group meetings.
• Develop new skills and participate in student, technician, and peer mentorship.
• Participate in grant preparation.

Qualified candidates should provide an updated curriculum vitae, which lists three references. 

Position will remain open until filled.

 

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