Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Genetic Disease Models

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore invites applications for a full-time Post-doctoral research position in the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition. The lab uses Drosophila and human cell lines to study genetic diseases affecting heart, kidney, blood, muscles, metabolism and aging.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD, have at least two years of biomedical research experience, and can work independently with strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field with interest in developing animal models for human diseases.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop animal models for human diseases and test potential therapeutics.
• Study genetic diseases affecting multiple organ systems using Drosophila and human cell lines.
• Collaborate with colleagues and work independently with critical thinking.

Skills

PhD in related area

Education

PhD

Job description

University of Maryland, Baltimore invites applications for a full-time Post-doctoral research position in the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition. The lab uses Drosophila and human cell lines to study genetic diseases affecting heart, kidney, blood, muscles, metabolism and aging.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD, have at least two years of biomedical research experience, and can work independently with strong English communication skills.