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A post-doctoral associate position in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology is available at Cornell’s Baker Institute for Animal Health. The successful candidate will work on NIH R01-funded research investigating lipid regulation of ion channels in various cells. Our main goal is to identify fundamental mechanisms by which lipids regulate ion channel function with application to multiple cell types (e.g. sperm, beta cells, neurons), and disorders, including metabolic diseases (e.g. obesity, diabetes), nociception/pain, and infertility.
The successful candidate will:
1. Design and perform experiments to investigate lipid-channel interactions in cell culture expression systems, primary cells, and isolated/artificial membranes; and analyze the data generated.
2. Utilize a wide range of approaches including biochemical, molecular, cellular and biophysical. First efforts will focus on confocal microscopy/single cell imaging of mammalian cells in culture.
3. Write scientific papers; participate in grant writing as appropriate.
4. Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in related fields. Experience with cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, and microscopy is desired. Experience with electrophysiology and/or mouse genetic models a plus. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for participating in our multi-disciplinary team. Strong work ethic, creativity, enthusiasm, and ability to work in a team are required.
Full-time, one year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.
If you are interested in applying to join our team, please send a cover letter describing your background, interests and career goals, and names and contact information for three references, and curriculum vitae. All application materials should be submitted electronically through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18536.
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(posted 2021/04/28, listed until 2021/10/28)