Postdoctoral Fellow

JobID: 1592

Category: Research

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-08-11T20:04:47+00:00

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Required Applicant Materials:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing research interests and career goals
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Representative publications (if available)

For further inquiries about this position, please email Stephanie Villagran, at svillagran@tulane.edu

• Required Qualifications

• PhD or MD in Biological Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in molecular biology and biochemical laboratory techniques.

• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience writing scientific manuscripts.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing, annotating, imputing, and analyzing large-scale genomics datasets.

• Familiarity with genomic analysis software and bioinformatics tools.

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments investigating renal tubular transporters and receptor signaling pathways.

• Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques, including:

• Cell culture

• Real-time PCR

• Western blotting

• Immunoprecipitation

• Analyze experimental data using statistical software and prepare figures and presentations.

• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

• Assist with preparation of grant proposals and other research documents.

• Train and mentor research technicians and students in laboratory techniques.

• Maintain accurate research records and ensure proper data backup.

• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and institutional research policies.

• Perform additional research-related duties as assigned.

• Breeding, handling and experimentation on transgenic animals

• Radiotelemetric blood pressure monitoring

• Rodent surgeries

• Confocal microscopy