美国匹兹堡大学博士后职位—细胞生物学

美国匹兹堡大学博士后职位—细胞生物学

匹兹堡大学（University of Pittsburgh），简称“匹大”（PITT），成立于1787年，美国最早的十所大学之一，被誉为“公立常春藤”，是美国大学协会成员。主校区位于宾夕法尼亚州第二大城市匹兹堡，与卡内基梅隆大学隔街相对，各学院分布在奥克兰区（Oakland），地理位置优越。

截至2020年，学校有教员5240人；有学生28391人，其中大学部19200人，研究生院9191人。

Postdoctoral Associate - Cell Biology

University of Pittsburgh

Job Description

The successful applicant will study the role of CFTR correctors on KCa3.1 (IK1), KCa2.x (SK2, SK3) and KCa1.1 (BKCa) channels using electrophysiological (patch-clamp and Ussing chamber) and cell biology techniques. These studies will be carried out on primary human bronchial epithelial cells as well as primary cortical and hippocampal neurons. The successful applicant will be expected to work with our collaborators on all aspects of this project. In addition, they will be expected to compile and analyze all data as well as write drafts of the resulting manuscripts in collaboration with the P.I. Finally, the successful applicant will be expected to present their work at the annual North American Cystic Fibrosis meeting.

Qualifications or Expectations:

Ph.D. in physiology or Cell Biology. Experience with patch-clamp techniques, ideally on KCa3.1, KCa2.x and/or KCa1.1 channels. Experience with cell biology techniques, ideally on KCa3.1, KCa2.x and/or KCa1.1 channels. Ability to independently perform experiments and analyze data with mentoring from a faculty member. Ability to write and publish journal articles with mentoring from a faculty member.

Opportunities Available:

Funds will be provided to attend the annual North American Cystic Fibrosis meeting. Attend OACD workshops.

Duties or Responsibilities:

Written postdoctoral career development plan with guidance of your mentor including plans for grant and publication submissions. Spend full-time conduting research in collaboration with your mentor. Particiapte in research project meetings with your mentor and his collaborators. Publish at least one journal article as first author per year.

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