Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-12908-098

Department: Medicine/Nephrology

Physical Work Location: 1468 Madison Avenue, Annenberg 23, New York, NY 10029

Name PI or Supervisor: Ilse S. Daehn,  ilse.daehn@mssm.edu, 212 241 4310.

Weblink to Lab: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/daehnlab/ 

Weblink to Department: https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/departments/medicine/nephrology 

Administrative Contact: Irene Beaulieu, Irene.Beaulieu@mssm.edu, 212-241-8004

Details of Research Project:

Our laboratory focuses on exploring and evaluating the complexity of molecular signaling crosstalk between cells in the kidney. We seek highly motivated and exceptionally creative candidate to lead a cutting-edge research project that aims to examine molecular mechanisms in the glomerulus that result in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease progression. The project will focus on exploring the key functional mechanisms of glomerular cell function and to validate the complex relationship between glomerular endothelial cells and podocytes. The project will also examine the genetic susceptibility to developing progressive kidney disease and applying gene editing tools for potential curative therapies. 

Technical Duties: (include any protocols)

Design, set-up and run cell biological projects.

Experience with protein chemistry, purification, and characterization

Meticulous data documentation and organizational skills

Experience giving presentations of research findings to other members of the scientific community.

To be fluent with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, R, Matlab

Experience documenting, organizing, and tracking multiple ongoing projects

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Organized and diligent with time management and deadlines

Creative in proposing new methods, techniques or approaches

Educational and Other Requirements for the Position:

Hold a Ph.D. or MD. Ph.D. 

Experience Required:

Cell culture and mice handling. 

First author publication in international peer reviewed journals. 

Self-driven, enthusiastic and to have a drive to make a significant impact, are essential.

Experience with gene editing is highly desired.

Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project: 

To lead a cutting-edge research project that aims to examine molecular mechanisms in the glomerulus that result in diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease progression. The project will focus on exploring the key functional mechanisms of glomerular cell function and gene editing tools for potential curative therapies.