Postdoctoral Associate

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

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About The Position

The successful individual will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine. The overall research goal of the laboratory is to study mechanisms involved in the development and progression of kidney disease. The laboratory of Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine at Stony Brook University School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated candidates for postdoctoral fellow related to chronic kidney disease. Our research program focuses on identifying mechanisms involved in the progression of chronic kidney disease. Specifically, we investigate the mechanisms that regulate proliferation, differentiation, and regeneration in the kidney, with a focus on various disease processes (Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, acute kidney injury transition to renal fibrosis); as well as high-throughput screening strategies to identify small molecular compounds that might serve as novel therapeutic agents in disease using cell culture, kidney organoid, and mouse models.
Successful applicants may select from multiple projects and should have experience in most of the following areas:
● Conducting experiments using cell culture and mouse models in kidney disease;
● Data analysis and manuscript preparation, including producing figures for manuscripts;
● Laboratory maintenance, including keeping a detailed laboratory notebook, and managing students.
The applicant must have excellent writing and communication skills and will be expected to take an active role in oral presentations, manuscript preparation and grant applications. The applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and training of other lab members.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in the Biological Sciences or a closely related field in hand by the start of the position.
• Experience in basic cell and molecular biology techniques in kidney disease research.
• Conducting experiments using cell culture and mouse models in kidney disease
• Data analysis and manuscript preparation, including producing figures for manuscripts
• Laboratory maintenance, including keeping a detailed laboratory notebook, and managing students
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Expected to take an active role in oral presentations, manuscript preparation and grant applications
• Responsible for the supervision and training of other lab members

Nice To Haves

• Background in cell/molecular biology.
• Experience with mouse models.
• Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques including PCR, western blotting, flow cytometry, cell culture and immunohistochemistry assays.

Responsibilities

• Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct experiments and data analysis.
• Literature searches; staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and PI.
• Participate/Assist with writing and preparing manuscripts based on the experimental findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees