Postdoctoral Researcher – Newman Lab

Buck Institute • Novato, CA

3d • $75,920 - $83,822 • Onsite

About The Position

The Newman Lab at the Buck Institute seeks a clinical/translational research-focused postdoctoral researcher to participate in the TAKEOFF multicenter randomized controlled trial (NCT06645847). TAKEOFF (Targeting Aging with a Ketone Ester for Function in Frailty) tests whether molecular mechanisms by which ketone bodies modulate aging pathways translate to older adults. The lab studies how signaling metabolites regulate aging mechanisms and applies those findings to clinical problems.

The researcher will contribute to day-to-day trial activities, from participant consent through biospecimen processing; help launch a cognition-focused ancillary study; and lead creative efforts to analyze multiomic data and biospecimens. They will collaborate with the TAKEOFF team, including clinical research associates, research nurses, Clinical Research Core staff, other Buck labs and core facilities, the Newman Lab bench science team, and external clinical research collaborators. The role is fully on-site and offers the opportunity for mentored participation in the Gerontological Society of America’s Geroscience Education and Training curriculum. The position may also provide clinical research training for motivated applicants.

The Buck Institute is an independent, nonprofit institution in Marin County, California, focused on increasing human healthspan and addressing age-related diseases. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered. Candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance on their first workday.

Requirements

• MD and/or PhD in Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Translational Science, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in collaborative teams.
• Ability to successfully manage an independent research project.
• Comfort with self-directed learning and acquiring new skill areas.
• Deep interest in aging science, particularly identifying interventions and therapeutics to extend human healthspan.
• Public outreach and speaking skills.
• Ability to process, curate, and integrate in-house and public-domain data from various independent platforms.
• Experience writing scientific papers and grant or fellowship applications.
• Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Strong clinical research experience, including study design, regulatory approvals, leading participant visits, and managing logistics.
• Basic bench laboratory skills, such as pipetting, cell counting, and working with DNA and RNA.
• Background in neuroscience or cognition-focused clinical studies.
• Bioinformatics training or prior experience with proteomics analyses.
• Spanish language fluency.
• Strong clinical research background is preferred, though clinical research training may be available for motivated applicants.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day activities for the TAKEOFF multicenter randomized controlled trial, including participant consent and biospecimen processing.
• Help launch a cognition-focused ancillary study.
• Lead efforts to analyze multiomic data and biospecimens.
• Manage an independent research project.
• Process, curate, and integrate in-house and public-domain data from independent platforms.
• Collaborate with the TAKEOFF team, Clinical Research Core staff, other Buck labs and core facilities, the Newman Lab bench science team, and external clinical research collaborators.
• Write scientific papers and grant or fellowship applications.
• Contribute to public outreach and speaking activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) with 5% employer match.
• Generous benefits package.
• Collaborative work environment using state-of-the-art techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree