Post Doctoral Associate

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Overview

INSTITUTION:  UMASS Medical School

DEPARTMENT:  Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology  

ADDRESS:  364 Plantation St. LRB804, Worcester, MA 01605

CONTACT PERSON:  William Kobertz

PHONE:  508-856-8861FAX:  508-856-8867E-MAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: https://www.umassmed.edu/kobertzlab/

DATE OF AVAILABILITY:  immediate

DURATION:  2 – 3 years

SALARY:  NIH scale

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. William Kobertz.

This position is for an applicant who will use cellular imaging and electrophysiological techniques to fluorescently visualize extracellular K+ over the varied cardiomyocyte landscape.  Applicants are expected to be able to design and conduct experiments independently.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  Full-time postdoctoral position requiring a Ph. D. in biophysics, physiology, or related field. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:  Whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology with mammalian cells is required. Isolation and culturing of primary mammalian cardiomyocytes, and patch-clamp fluorometry expertise is desired, but not required.

TO APPLY:  Applicant should send or email their CV, to William Kobertz at [email protected] including the names of three references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: until filled

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