Postdoc: Translational CKD & Cardiometabolic Research

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Cardiometabolic Renal Disease Research (CRMDR) Department at the US headquarters in Ridgefield, CT. Develop and validate human in vitro CKD models to uncover cellular mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities while collaborating across global teams.

The role involves independent research under an experienced PI, presenting at internal leadership meetings, and targeting publications in leading journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Pharmacology or related discipline, with a preference of no more than three (3) years of previous Post Doctoral experience
• Experience performing qPCR and gene expression analysis
• Experience with protein-based assays (western blotting, ELISA, MSD or similar)
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy and immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence
• Experience with genetic perturbation approaches including siRNA, CRISPR, lentiviral transduction or overexpression systems
• Ability to think and plan strategically as well as tactically
• Creativity and innovation in driving cutting-edge research with a strong publication record
• Ability to independently conduct a research project and effectively communicate the results
• Experience in data analysis
• Comfortable designing and executing independent experiments
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex biological datasets
• Strong scientific communication skills, including manuscript and presentation preparation
• Evidence of productivity through peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to comply with all applicable regulators, performing all work in a safe manner; maintain proper records in accordance with SOP's and policies
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous research experience in chronic kidney disease, renal fibrosis, metabolic disease or tissue injury/repair biology
• Experience with Primary cell culture, Transwell permeable membrane culture systems
• RNA sequencing and transcriptomic data interpretation
• Bioinformatics analysis including differential expression, pathway enrichment and clustering approaches
• High-content imagers and image analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent research project(s)
• Collaborate with other researchers within and outside Boehringer Ingelheim
• Effectively communicate and defend your own work in the context of team and department goals, both orally and in writing
• Establish an international reputation in your area of expertise with publications and conference participation at national and international events
• Publish first-author manuscript(s) and/or patenting of novel technologies/processes
• Ability to comply with all applicable regulators, performing all work in a safe manner; maintain proper records in accordance with SOP's and policies

Skills

qPCR

Gene expression analysis

Protein assays

Fluorescence microscopy

Genetic perturbation

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or Pharmacology or related

Tools

Transwell permeable membrane systems

Fluorescence microscopy

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Cardiometabolic Renal Disease Research (CRMDR) Department at the US headquarters in Ridgefield, CT. Develop and validate human in vitro CKD models to uncover cellular mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities while collaborating across global teams.

The role involves independent research under an experienced PI, presenting at internal leadership meetings, and targeting publications in leading journals.