Post-doctoral

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore invites applications for a full-time Post-doctoral research position in the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition. The lab uses Drosophila and human cell lines to study genetic diseases affecting heart, kidney, blood, muscles, metabolism and aging.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD, have at least two years of biomedical research experience, and can work independently with strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field with interest in developing animal models for human diseases.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop animal models for human diseases and test potential therapeutics.
• Study genetic diseases affecting multiple organ systems using Drosophila and human cell lines.
• Collaborate with colleagues and work independently with critical thinking.

Skills

PhD in related area

Education

PhD

Job description

Job Description - Post-doctoral (190001KG)

Job Description

Post-doctoral - ( 190001KG )

Post-doctoral researchposition in Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes andNutrition,University of Maryland, Baltimore

A full-timePost-Doctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Zhe“Zion” Han in the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetesand Nutrition at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore asof November 1, 2019 (until filled).

The Han lab uses Drosophila andhuman cell lines to study genetic diseases affecting heart, kidney, blood,muscles, metabolism and aging. We combine genetics, epigenetics, biochemistry,cell biology, developmental biology, and bioinformatics to study the molecularmechanism of disease, identify / validate disease causing genetic variants, andtest potential therapeutic drugs based on the disease mechanism.

We are seeking highly motivatedresearchers with a PhD degree in related area, with an interest in developinganimal models for human diseases and potential therapeutically treatment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of biomedicalresearch experience, be able to work independently, have critical thinkingabilities, and good written and oral English communication skills. Previousexperience with Drosophila genetics or bioinformatics are preferred but notrequired.

The University ofMaryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action employer encouragingexcellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals withdisabilities, and protected veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

We are seeking highly motivatedresearchers with a PhD degree in related area, with an interest in developinganimal models for human diseases and potential therapeutically treatment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of biomedicalresearch experience, be able to work independently, have critical thinkingabilities, and good written and oral English communication skills. Previousexperience with Drosophila genetics or bioinformatics are preferred but notrequired.

Job

Postdoctoral Fellows

Organization

School of Medicine - Clinical Departments