Postdoctoral Fellow

Required Applicant Materials:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing research interests and career goals
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Representative publications (if available)

For further inquiries about this position, please email Stephanie Villagran, at svillagran@tulane.edu

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments investigating renal tubular transporters and receptor signaling pathways.
• Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques, including:
  • Cell culture
  • Real-time PCR
  • Western blotting
  • Immunoprecipitation
• Analyze experimental data using statistical software and prepare figures and presentations.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist with preparation of grant proposals and other research documents.
• Train and mentor research technicians and students in laboratory techniques.
• Maintain accurate research records and ensure proper data backup.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and institutional research policies.
• Perform additional research-related duties as assigned.
• Breeding, handling and experimentation on transgenic animals
• Radiotelemetric blood pressure monitoring
• Rodent surgeries
• Confocal microscopy

• Required Qualifications

• PhD or MD in Biological Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in molecular biology and biochemical laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience writing scientific manuscripts.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing, annotating, imputing, and analyzing large-scale genomics datasets.
• Familiarity with genomic analysis software and bioinformatics tools.