Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

University of Pittsburgh

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Conduct integrative and mechanistic research on renal physiology, hypertension, and maternal-neonatal health. Utilize various laboratory techniques including transcriptomics, microscopy, and electrophysiology to study systemic mineral metabolism.

Qualifications

You have a PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent degree and are interested in pursuing research at the intersection of renal physiology, hypertension, and peripartum physiology. You will utilize various research approaches including mouse models, cell culture, transcriptomics, microscopy, molecular assays, and electrophysiology.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Hypertension

Cardiovascular disease

Renal magnesium handling

Electrolyte physiology

Neonatal health

Maternal health

Bone mineral density

Mineral metabolism

Mouse models

Cell culture

Transcriptomics

Systems biology

Immunofluorescence microscopy

Western blotting

Molecular assays

Renal Tubular electrophysiology

Micro-CT

Job Description

We are excited to share a postdoctoral fellowship opportunity in the NIH RO1-funded Ray Laboratory within the Renal-Electrolyte Division at the University of Pittsburgh. We are seeking candidates interested in pursuing research at the intersection of renal physiology, hypertension, and peripartum physiology.

Our laboratory focuses on integrative and mechanistic studies spanning:
•    Hypertension and cardiovascular disease
•    Renal magnesium handling and electrolyte physiology
•    Neonatal and maternal health
•    Bone mineral density and systemic mineral metabolism

Approaches in the lab include:
•    Mouse models of health and disease
•    Cell culture systems
•    Transcriptomics and systems biology
•    Immunofluorescence microscopy
•    Western blotting and molecular assays
•    Renal Tubular electrophysiology
•    Bone anatomy and Micro-CT

The position is well-suited for individuals interested in developing an independent research trajectory in renal physiology, cardiovascular disease, or reproductive physiology.

Candidates must have a PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent degree.

Note that we are not able to sponsor visas for international scholars at this time, and priority will be given to those who are U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.

University of Pittsburgh

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
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