Postdoctoral Research Associate - Fan Lab

The Morgridge Institute for Research • Madison, WI

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The Fan lab at Morgridge Institute for Research and University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study the metabolism of macrophages and neutrophils. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team investigating the dynamic metabolic regulation during immune cell activation and how metabolic pathways influence immune cell function.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology or a related field (completed or near completion).
• Strong background in immunology and cell metabolism preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in some of the relevant areas including molecular biology, immune cell function profiling, genetics, or omics-based techniques.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities.
• Scientific rigor and critical thinking skills
• Record of scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity to establish mouse model for inflammatory conditions is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to characterize metabolic remodeling coupled to immune response and mechanistically investigate metabolism-function connections in macrophages and neutrophils
• Employ cellular, molecular, and biochemical approaches, including genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9), metabolomics and isotopic tracing, immune function essays, transcriptomic analyses etc.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare manuscripts and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to ongoing lab projects.
• Potentially mentor junior graduate or undergraduate trainees as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees