Postdoc: Translational Renal & Metabolic Disease Research

our future Intern; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Cardiometabolic Renal Disease Research (CRMDR) Department at our US headquarters. The role centers on developing and validating human in vitro CKD models to uncover mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.

The Fellow will conduct research under mentorship, interact with diverse researchers, and aim to publish in leading journals. Appointments are for three years with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Biology, Pharmacology or related discipline with preference for <=3 years postdoc experience.
• Experience with qPCR and gene expression analysis is required.
• Experience with protein-based assays (western blotting, ELISA, MSD or similar) is required.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy and immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence is required.
• Experience with genetic perturbation approaches including siRNA, CRISPR, lentiviral transduction or overexpression systems is required.
• Ability to think strategically and tactically, with strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct their own independent research project(s).
• Collaborate with other researchers within and outside Boehringer Ingelheim.
• Effectively communicate and defend their own work in the context of department goals, both orally and in writing.
• Establish an international reputation with publications and conference participation.
• Publish first-author manuscript(s) and/or patenting of novel technologies/processes.
• Maintain records in accordance with SOPs and policies; comply with applicable regulators.

Skills

qPCR & gene expression

protein-based assays

immunocytochemistry

fluorescence microscopy

genetic perturbation (siRNA/CRISPR/LV)

data analysis

scientific communication

independent project planning

Education

PhD in Biology/Pharmacology or related

≤3 years postdoc experience preferred

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Cardiometabolic Renal Disease Research (CRMDR) Department at our US headquarters. The role centers on developing and validating human in vitro CKD models to uncover mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities.

The Fellow will conduct research under mentorship, interact with diverse researchers, and aim to publish in leading journals. Appointments are for three years with potential extension.