Postdoc, Translational In Vitro CKD Target Discovery

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Therapeutic Concept Discovery Group at our US Ridgefield headquarters. The focus is on building spatially defined in vitro chronic kidney disease models to enable new target discovery through genetics, genomics, and bioengineering.

The fellow will conduct independent research under supervision, collaborate with internal and external partners, present work to leadership, and publish findings in leading journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related discipline, with no more than 3 years postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with primary cell culture and molecular biology is essential.
• Experience in functional genomics and spatial/single-cell transcriptomics would be beneficial.
• Strong publication record and ability to communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Generate spatially-defined in vitro models of chronic kidney disease using cellular micropatterning and structured hydrogels.
• Recreate disease niches identified in kidney spatial transcriptomic data in cellular systems.
• Discover new therapeutic targets for chronic kidney disease using functional genomics in vitro models.
• Publish first-author manuscripts and/or patent novel technologies/processes.
• Collaborate across Boehringer Ingelheim with internal and external partners.

Skills

Primary cell culture

Molecular biology

Spatial transcriptomics

Single-cell transcriptomics

Functional genomics

Genetics

Bioengineering

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Bioengineering / Cell Biology / Molecular Biology

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Therapeutic Concept Discovery Group at our US Ridgefield headquarters. The focus is on building spatially defined in vitro chronic kidney disease models to enable new target discovery through genetics, genomics, and bioengineering.

The fellow will conduct independent research under supervision, collaborate with internal and external partners, present work to leadership, and publish findings in leading journals.