Postdoc Research Fellow - Patch-Clamp Electrophysiology, Ion Channels, and Renal/Vascular Physiology

University of Missouri System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri, Columbia, is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance patch-clamp electrophysiology studies focused on ion channel signaling in renal and vascular cells. The role involves designing experiments, data acquisition, and rigorous analysis to elucidate mechanisms underlying hypertension and kidney injury.

The successful candidate will lead mechanistic studies, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at scientific meetings, and contribute to grant-funded

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biophysics, molecular biology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanistic electrophysiology studies in ion channel signaling.
• Publish high-quality research and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to grant-funded projects and develop toward an independent research career.

Skills

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

Experimental design

Data acquisition & analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD/MD-PhD or equivalent in physiology/biophysics

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Patch-Clamp Electrophysiology, Ion Channels, and Renal/Vascular Physiology

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available for a highly motivated scientist with strong hands‑on experience in patch‑clamp electrophysiology to study ion channel and G‑protein‑coupled receptor signaling in vascular and kidney cells.

The laboratory investigates the molecular and physiological mechanisms regulating ion channel function, calcium signaling, vascular reactivity, hypertension, and kidney injury. Ongoing studies combine electrophysiology with molecular, cellular, and functional approaches to understand the regulation of ion channels and related signaling pathways in renal and vascular cells.

Patch‑clamp electrophysiology experience is required. Candidates should have substantial practical experience performing whole‑cell and/or single‑channel recordings and should be comfortable with experimental design, data acquisition, analysis, and troubleshooting of electrophysiological experiments.

• A PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biophysics, molecular biology, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in patch‑clamp electrophysiology
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques
• A strong record of research productivity and peer‑reviewed publications
• Strong analytical, communication, and scientific writing skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
• Additional experience with ion channel physiology, calcium imaging, vascular smooth muscle or endothelial cells, renal cells, transgenic rodent models, or pressure/wire myography would be advantageous but is not required.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to lead mechanistic studies, publish high‑quality research, present findings at scientific meetings, contribute to grant‑funded projects, and develop toward an independent research career.

Candidates should be highly motivated, technically rigorous, dependable, and genuinely interested in electrophysiology and ion channel biology.

All duties and research activities will be conducted in accordance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal regulations.