Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-12908-098

About the role

Our laboratory focuses on exploring and evaluating the complexity of molecular signaling crosstalk between cells in the kidney. We seek a highly motivated and exceptionally creative candidate to lead a cutting-edge research project that aims to examine molecular mechanisms in the glomerulus that result in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease progression.

Responsibilities

• Design, set-up and run cell biological projects.
• Experience with protein chemistry, purification, and characterization.
• Meticulous data documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience giving presentations of research findings to other members of the scientific community.
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, R, and Matlab.
• Experience documenting, organizing, and tracking multiple ongoing projects.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Organized and diligent with time management and deadlines.
• Creative in proposing new methods, techniques or approaches.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. or MD.
• Experience required in cell culture and mice handling.
• First author publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Self-driven, enthusiastic, and committed to making a significant impact.
• Experience with gene editing is highly desired.

Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project

• Examine molecular mechanisms in the glomerulus that result in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease progression.
• Explore key functional mechanisms of glomerular cell function.
• Validate the complex relationship between glomerular endothelial cells and podocytes.
• Examine genetic susceptibility to developing progressive kidney disease.
• Apply gene editing tools for potential curative therapies.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $72,500 – $80,000 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The listed range does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.