Postdoc: Ion Channel Patch-Clamp in Kidney & Vascular

University of Missouri, Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri, Columbia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in patch-clamp electrophysiology to study ion channels and GPCR signaling in vascular and renal cells.

The successful candidate will perform whole-cell and single-channel recordings, design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across molecular, cellular, and physiological approaches to understand ion channel regulation in hypertension and kidney injury.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD-PhD or equivalent in physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biophysics, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in patch-clamp electrophysiology.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Strong research productivity with peer-reviewed publications.
• Analytical, communication, and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanistic studies and electrophysiology-focused projects.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at meetings.
• Contribute to grant-funded projects and collaborate with team.
• Design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot electrophysiological experiments.

Skills

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

Whole-cell recordings

Single-channel recordings

Data analysis

Education

PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biophysics, molecular biology, or related field

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Transgenic rodent models

Pressure/wire myography

Job description

The University of Missouri, Columbia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in patch-clamp electrophysiology to study ion channels and GPCR signaling in vascular and renal cells.

The successful candidate will perform whole-cell and single-channel recordings, design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across molecular, cellular, and physiological approaches to understand ion channel regulation in hypertension and kidney injury.