Postdoctoral Research Associate - Department of Pathology and Laboratory

Brown University-Pathology; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Rhode Island seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The lab investigates molecular and physiological metal homeostasis using in vivo and in vitro approaches.

The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments, analyze data, publish manuscripts, and mentor junior trainees. Grant applications are encouraged after one or two years.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring junior trainees is expected.
• Experience in animal models of disease, metal analysis of biological samples, and radioisotope use is desirable.
• Applicants must have completed all PhD requirements before starting the position.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to study metal homeostasis in the body.
• Analyze, interpret, and manuscript data for publication.
• Mentor junior trainees in the laboratory and contribute to grantsmanship.
• Prepare research grant applications after 1–2 years.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Manuscript preparation

Mentoring trainees

Grant preparation

Education

PhD in molecular biology

Tools

Animal models

Metal analysis

Radioisotope techniques

Job description

Dr. Thomas Bartnikas in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Brown University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The Bartnikas lab explores the molecular, biochemical, genetic, and physiologic basis of metal homeostasis in the human body. Using multiple in vivo and in vitro experimental approaches, the laboratory investigates the mechanisms by which metals are acquired by the body, distributed to various tissues, and recycled or eliminated and how perturbations in these mechanisms can lead to human disease.

Dr. Bartnikas places strong emphasis on career development, communication skills, grantsmanship, interdisciplinary research, and implications of basic research for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease. Instruction in preparation of research grant applications will be provided with the expectation of grant submissions after one or two years.

• The candidate is expected to have a PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• The candidate is expected to be proficient in the design and execution of experiments, analysis and interpretation data, preparation of manuscripts for publication, and mentoring of junior trainees in the laboratory.
• Experience in animal models of disease, metal analysis of biological samples, and experimental use of radioisotopes is highly desirable.

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree before starting the position.

Salary will be based on Brown’s minimum pay scale and is commensurate with experience.

For this position, Brown does not sponsor the H-1B visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

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