The Kidney Disease Center's Job Board
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Three positions are currently available
Postdoc or Research Scientist
A post-doctoral fellowship is available immediately to study and receive training in the molecular genetics of renal disease. The work will utilize the Dahl salt-sensitive (S) rat, a model of hypertension-induced renal disease. The work seeks to identify novel genes and mechanisms causative to onset and progression of renal disease (proteinuria, glomerulosclerosis, and interstitial fibrosis) using both in vivo and in vitro based methodologies. The candidate will implement new technologies and organize the laboratory equipment and staff resources to achieve research objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Candidate will independently perform genetic and physiological analysis on uniquely developed rat strains to identify the causative gene and mechanism (located on chromosome 2) that plays a significant role in the proteinuria, glomerulosclerosis, and fibrosis observed in the S rat. A key project will involve the isolation and primary cell culture of several renal cell types which will be analyzed using gene expression, proteomics, cell-signaling, and pharmacological studies. Prepare materials for publications and grants.
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Send Resume to: mgarrett@mcw.edu
Research Technologist
The El-Meanawy Lab
The research involves studying molecular genetics of kidney disease and kidney development. The successful candidate will work both in the laboratory conducting molecular biology, cell and organ culture experiments as well as working with a mice. Molecular techniques will include: DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, real-time PCR, microarrays, cloning, DNA sequencing, protein expression, tissue cultures and other standard techniques. Animal work will include the following procedures: keeping colonies, collecting tissue, urine samples, and dissecting microstructures under stereo microscope.
NB: Candidates with allergy to mice should consult their private physician.
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Send resume to: ashraf@mcw.edu
Postdoc or research associate
The Kidney Disease Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin has an open position at a post-doctoral level/research associate with an individual with a Ph.D. or M.D. to investigate methods to genetically modify embryonic cells using lentiviral vectors to produce knock-in and –out mice and rats. The candidate must have a strong background in methods related to egg isolation and microinjection techniques, as well as animal handling skills to implant the genetically manipulated cells into pseudopregnant female mice and rats. A background in molecular biology would be helpful, but not required. Please send curriculum vitae with 3 references by e-mail to: kerbach@mcw.edu or mail to 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Kidney Disease Center, HRC 4100, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.
May supervise, train and organize work of rotation students and other lab personnel and oversee use of some laboratory equipment.
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