Space Biomedicine Postdoc: Mitochondrial & Multi-Omics

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Beheshti Lab at the Center for Space Biomedicine, joining a dynamic team at the intersection of space biology and mitochondrial signaling.

The role blends computational and experimental work across multi-omics, ferroptosis and oxidative stress, with collaboration across NASA/NIH‑funded projects and opportunities to lead independent research and mentor trainees.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in molecular biology or related field.
• Experience in bioinformatics and multi-omics data integration.
• Wet lab proficiency with rodent CNS injury models and histology.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects.
• Contribute to grant development and manuscript preparation.
• Mentor students and trainees.
• Collaborate across Pitt and external partners.

Skills

Space biology

Bioinformatics

Machine learning

Wet lab

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

Tools

R

Python

ImageJ

RNA-Seq analysis

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Beheshti Lab at the Center for Space Biomedicine, joining a dynamic team at the intersection of space biology and mitochondrial signaling.

The role blends computational and experimental work across multi-omics, ferroptosis and oxidative stress, with collaboration across NASA/NIH‑funded projects and opportunities to lead independent research and mentor trainees.