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Post Doctoral Fellow (E)

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Open Date 10/03/2023
Requisition Number PRN36554B
Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
Working Title Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00237 - Nephrology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 20000 to 500000
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
Dr. Ramkumar’s laboratory in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine is looking for a motivated, post-doctoral fellow to conduct research in hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Our laboratory studies the role of the prorenin receptor in blood pressure and kidney function using gene targeted mice and primary culture and cell lines of kidney tubular epithelial cells. Expertise in mouse physiological studies and cell culture is preferred. Position is funded by long-term NIH funding and will provide opportunities to work on protein-protein interaction and omics analyses.

Responsibilities
Duties include experimental design, data analysis, manuscript writing, performing rodent surgical procedures, cell culture, collection and preparation of samples and obtaining staining and molecular data. The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to present at national and international scientific conferences.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Physiology, Molecular Biology or a closely related field. Prior experience with rodent work and cell culture is preferred. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and possess the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative environment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and will follow NIH guidelines. This position is eligible for individual and dependent health care plans that include medical, dental, disability, and life insurance benefits.
Preferences
Please email Dr. Nirupama Ramkumar (Nirupama.ramkumar@hsc.utah.edu) with the following documents

1. Cover letter with a statement that describes your scientific interest and research experience

2. A current CV

3. Reference list (at least 3)

Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  4. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169