Research Fellow, Biochemistry
About The Position
The Huang Lab invites applications for a highly motivated and ambitious Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary team investigating the roles of extracellular vesicles (exosomes) in diabetes, angiogenesis, and retinal vascular diseases—with a focus on diabetic retinopathy. Our lab combines cutting-edge molecular, cellular, and proteomic approaches to understand how exosome-mediated signaling shapes vascular and metabolic dysfunction in diabetes. Supported by long-term NIH funding, we offer a stimulating and collaborative research environment with opportunities for career development, authorship in high-impact publications, and mentorship tailored to each scholar’s long-term goals. Position Highlights •Engage in innovative projects exploring intercellular communication via exosomes in vascular and retinal pathobiology. •Work with well-established models of diabetic retinopathy and angiogenesis using advanced molecular and imaging techniques. •Collaborate with experts in vascular biology, metabolism, and neuroscience across the Wake Forest research community. •Receive individualized career mentorship, including guidance on grant writing, networking, and transitioning to independence. •Enjoy access to state-of-the-art core facilities and a supportive, team-driven culture that values curiosity, rigor, and collaboration.
Requirements
- A recent Ph.D. (within the past 3 years) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
- The ideal candidate will be self-driven, creative, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a passion for scientific discovery.
Nice To Haves
- Background in exosome biology, metabolism, angiogenesis, vascular biology, diabetes, or retinal research is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Engage in innovative projects exploring intercellular communication via exosomes in vascular and retinal pathobiology.
- Work with well-established models of diabetic retinopathy and angiogenesis using advanced molecular and imaging techniques.
- Collaborate with experts in vascular biology, metabolism, and neuroscience across the Wake Forest research community.
- Receive individualized career mentorship, including guidance on grant writing, networking, and transitioning to independence.
- Enjoy access to state-of-the-art core facilities and a supportive, team-driven culture that values curiosity, rigor, and collaboration.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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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
