Postdoctoral Fellow - Baker Lab Life Sciences Center
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 23, 2024
Job Description
This is a NIH-funded postdoctoral research position with full benefits is available in the Baker Lab at the Life Sciences Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The primary objective of this position is to study epithelial inflammation towards developing novel treatments to treat and cure hyposalivation.
Development and execution of experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, presentation of results, and working with collaborators and other members of the research team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
The applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry, Biology, Physiology, Oral Biology or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in more than one of the following areas: confocal microscopy, electrophysiology, protein expression, high-throughput screening, assay development, protein detection/quantification, and cell signaling. A strong background in molecular biology and imaging techniques as well as peer-reviewed publications are required.
Application Materials
Please submit the following: a) the online application, b) a current curriculum vitae (CV) and c) In lieu of cover letter, write a statement of no more than 100 words describing how you would improve any single publication by our lab and then upload this statement as your cover letter in the application.
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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