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University of Pittsburgh · 1 month ago

Post Doctoral Associate-Dr Toren Finkel Lab

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

University of Pittsburgh's Aging Institute is seeking a postdoctoral associate to work under Dr. Toren Finkel. The role focuses on understanding lysosomal function in inflammation and cardiovascular disease, requiring advanced knowledge in cell and molecular biology techniques.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Organizing, implementing, and analyzing data collected from experiments involving live human cells, explanted animal tissue, and in vivo live animal studies

Development of research methodology and animal protocols

Writing reports that contain descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content

Qualification

Cell biology techniquesMolecular biology techniquesOrganelle biologyGenetic screensCardiovascular physiology

Required

Advanced knowledge of various cell and molecular biological techniques

PhD in a science-related field or an MD

Ability to organize, implement, and analyze data from experiments

Development of research methodology and animal protocols

Writing reports that contain descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content

Preferred

Experience in organelle biology

Experience in genetic screens

Experience in cardiovascular physiology

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

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10001+ employees

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