Post Doctoral Associate
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 4, 2024
Post Doctoral Associate
GSPH-Environmental/Occupational Health - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (21008132)
The University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health is one of the nation’s leading schools of public health, ranking third among schools of public health in terms of NIH funding with contributions that have influenced public health practice and medical care across the world. Central to its mission is to foster a multidisciplinary research approach to understand and solve health problems.
A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Peter Di’s laboratory in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. The successful candidate will become part of the large, multidisciplinary lung biology, microbiology, and environmental health community and have many collaborations opportunities. The lab utilizes genetically modified animals for modeling pulmonary disease, so the applicant should have prior knowledge of using rodents as a model system. The postdoctoral positions in the lab are supported by NIH grants to understand the pathogenic mechanisms of pulmonary diseases and antimicrobial resistance. These projects require integrating multiple techniques for rodent lung surgery and histological, molecular, and genetic analysis of pathological markers. Knowledge and experience in molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry are a requirement. The application of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), including RNA-Seq and WGS, is also part of the work relevant to the projects. The position requires basic knowledge of statistics and R or Python for data analysis and experience with bioinformatics tools and software packages necessary to analyze sequencing data. Experience with pharmacological/pharmaceutical approaches such as PD/PK and drug development will be considered a plus.
The candidate should have an M.D. or Ph.D. in Immunology/Microbiology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Molecular Genetics, with a track record of productivity. The candidate should have creative thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Applications should include CV and names/contact information of three referees.
Please submit your application through requisition #21008132 on join.pitt.edu.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae
Optional Attachments: Other (see posting for additional details)
Assignment Category Full-time regular
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