Postdoc: Ion Channel Electrophysiology in Kidney/Vascular

University of Missouri - Columbia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

Job summary

The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Center at the University of Missouri, Columbia, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong hands-on patch-clamp electrophysiology experience to study ion channel and GPCR signaling in vascular and kidney cells.

The successful candidate will explore mechanisms regulating ion channel function and calcium signaling, lead mechanistic studies, publish findings, and contribute to grant-funded projects while pursuing an independent research career.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD-PhD in physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biophysics, molecular biology, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in patch-clamp electrophysiology.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Strong publication record and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanistic studies on ion channels and GPCR signaling in vascular and renal cells.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to grant-funded projects and develop toward an independent research career.
• Adhere to institutional policies, ethical standards, and federal regulations.

Skills

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

Molecular biology techniques

Scientific writing

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Transgenic rodent models

Calcium imaging

Job description

The Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Center at the University of Missouri, Columbia, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with strong hands-on patch-clamp electrophysiology experience to study ion channel and GPCR signaling in vascular and kidney cells.

The successful candidate will explore mechanisms regulating ion channel function and calcium signaling, lead mechanistic studies, publish findings, and contribute to grant-funded projects while pursuing an independent research career.