183 post doctoral associate jobs found

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007230) The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate. The post-doctoral candidate will be involved in "on-the-fly" time-resolved cryo-electron microscopy (EM) - a technique that facilitates visualization of novel protein conformations, including those transiently occurring during catalysis. The associate will apply this technology, with collaborators in the Department of Structural Biology, to address biologically and clinically relevant knowledge gaps in HIV-1 reverse transcriptase biology, with a specific focus on the incorporation of nucleosides and nucleoside inhibitors, nucleoside inhibitor resistance, and the relationship between DNA synthesis and ribonuclease H activity. The candidate's research will include protein expression, purification, and biophysical characterization of polymerase enzymes. It is anticipated that the candidate will also provide oversight to either a...

GSPH-Epidemiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007164) Post Doctoral Associate - Department of Epidemiology Dr. Sonja Swanson in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health seeks a postdoctoral associate to collaborate on efforts to improve causal inferences in observational studies. Our research group works broadly on improving and increasing the transparency of methods for causal inference in public health, especially in settings for which randomized trials are not feasible. The researcher will work primarily on applications in suicide prevention and firearm violence prevention, joining a multidisciplinary team of collaborators spanning expertise in epidemiology, statistics, health policy, law, medicine, mental health, injury, and economics. Pending successful completion of the appropriate background checks, the researcher will join the research team for the Longitudinal Study of Handgun Ownership and Transfers (LongSHOT), a...

Mathematics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007354) The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoc position in Applied Analysis, to begin in the Fall Term of 2024. The appointment is initially for one academic year, but it may be extended for one additional year, pending budgetary approval. Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching two courses each year, and participating in research seminars. Candidates from all areas of applied analysis are encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications: Completion of a Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field is required prior to the start of the appointment. Applicants should have strong research potential and some form of experience teaching in mathematics. Application Instructions: A complete application consists of (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a research statement, (3) a teaching statement; (4) at least three letters of recommendation emailed to math@pitt.edu ,...

Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007377) The Kaplan Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences seeks a postdoctoral researcher for an NIH-funded position in gene expression mechanisms. The projects include genetic, genomic, biochemical, and biophysical dissection of transcription mechanisms in model eukaryotes (yeast). Experience and skills in molecular biological manipulation of nucleic acids, biochemical purification, and manipulation of proteins are required for pursuit of these goals. The goals of project are to generate and manipulate mutant or modified RNA Polymerase II variants for in vivo genomic studies of transcription and in vitro biochemical or structural studies. Experience with model eukaryote or prokaryote manipulation (yeast or bacteria) is a plus. Familiarity with command line tools for data analysis (R, python, or other software packages) and basic scripting/coding is a plus for these projects. Candidates are expected to be organized with...

LRDC - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007376) The Learning Research & Development Center (LRDC) and the University Center for Teaching and Learning (UCTL) seek to make a two-year appointment for a post-doctoral position on the interface of learning science and generative AI. The person in this position will combine support for learning-science AI in university instruction with research related to technology-enhanced learning. This position is part of LSAI (Learning Science AI), a collaborative framework for learning science-infused AI on campus, leveraging the research focus of LRDC (and other academic units) and the applied practice focus of UCTL. LRDC is a University Research Center dedicated to advancing the science of learning by bringing together researchers from the cognitive, developmental, social, educational, and computational sciences. Its faculty leads collaborative and interdisciplinary research on learning in its many forms and varied settings while providing...

Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007298) The Dr John Ash research team at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The lab is well funded with support from two NIH R01 Awards. Most projects focus on retinal degeneration mechanisms and identifying pathways that can be targeted to prevent degeneration. The specific project described below was designed to test the role of aging, metabolism, neurocytokines, and immune modulation in regulating resistance to retinal degeneration. The ultimate goal is the development of therapies to prevent degeneration. Current research areas include but are not limited to: Regulators of retinal metabolism in healthy and degenerating retinas. Work for the lab has shown that AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-alpha (PGC-1a) and beta (PGC-1b) are critical regulators of metabolism in the retina. AMPK) is an essential regulator of PGC-1 activity....

Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007297) The Dr John Ash research team at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The lab is well funded with support from two NIH R01 Awards. Most projects focus on retinal degeneration mechanisms and identifying pathways that can be targeted to prevent degeneration. The specific project described below was designed to test the role of aging, neurocytokines, and immune modulation in regulating resistance to retinal degeneration. The ultimate goal is the development of therapies to prevent degeneration. Current research areas include but are not limited to Protective retinal stress responses. For many years, the lab has studied stress response pathways that play an essential role in protecting photoreceptors and RPE from cell death caused by oxidative stress and inherited mutations. Our studies have identified the LIF/gp130/STAT3 pathway as a survival pathway in the retina (Ueki, Wang, et al. 2008,...

Pharm-Pharmaceutical Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007317) Postdoctoral Associate in the School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Dr. LiRong Wang's group from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is looking for a postdoctoral associate to work on computational systems pharmacology/analysis of electronic medical records for outcomes research. The Postdoctoral associate will conduct applied bioinformatics research on genomics and/or on the characterization of models of human disease, depending on research interests, develop manuscripts; Develop computational tools for research questions, with statistical testing procedures and graphical displays; Analyze data and results for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals and keep detailed records of analytical experiments. Successful candidates will have experience in computational modeling of biological systems, large-scale data,...

Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007314) The Hatfull lab seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to contribute to investigations of the molecular biology of mycobacteria and their phages. Specific projects might include the functional genomic analysis of mycobacteriophages, physical characterization of mycobacteriophage virions, analysis of DNA packaging systems including in vivo and in vitro packaging, and the investigation of the mechanisms that influence the specificity of host range by mycobacteriophages and related viruses. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with mycobacteria and mycobacteriophages including the use and development of genetic tools for engineering mycobacteria and the mycobacteriophages, as well as experience working under BSLIII containment with Mycobacterium tuberculosis . These studies will be under the direction of Graham Hatfull and will include participation in the general scholarly activities of our research group....

Med-Psychiatry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007169) The Biofluid Biomarker Laboratory, directed by Dr. Thomas Karikari in the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, invites applications for postdoctoral associates to begin November 2023 (negotiable). The initial appointment is for two years, from November 1 st , 2023, through October 31 st , 2025, with renewal possible. The Biofluid Biomarker Laboratory is dedicated to advancing biomarker research for neurodegenerative diseases. In conjunction with the Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), we are particularly interested in developing blood-based biomarkers for cost-effective, non-invasive diagnosis and prognosis of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The lab features a wide range of cutting-edge equipment designed for ultra-sensitive immunoassays and mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis. The successful candidate will learn to utilize these technologies to...

Med-Radiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007143) We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our group of physicists, radiologists, engineers, and computer scientists conducting research in medical imaging. The primary focus of our lab's research is quantitative image analysis, specifically developing quantitative breast imaging biomarkers to optimize breast cancer screening and diagnosis. Potential candidates will have the opportunity to participate in multi-disciplinary and translational research projects conducted in the clinical and research facilities at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). UPMC encompasses 14 hospitals, 10 affiliated hospitals, and more than 25 rehabilitation centers, and is the leading integrated healthcare delivery system in western Pennsylvania. Among the hospitals that are part of the UPMC health system, Magee-Women's Hospital serves as the primary center for...

Med-Radiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007144) The laboratory of Dr. Tae Kim, Department of Radiology, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. Our laboratory is dedicated to advancing the field of neuroimaging in the areas of vascular contributions to cognitive impairment by developing innovative approaches that enable us to understand the mechanism by which it works. This project will focus on l ong term effects of cerebrovascular changes and their effects on structural and functional changes in the brain. Qualifications The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in medical physics, bioengineering, or related fields . The candidate is required to have experience in MR imaging processing and strong programming skills . Knowledge in the BOLD mechanisms and ASL would is preferred. The candidate will primarily focus...

Med-Psychiatry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007005) Seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate mitochondrial structural and functional disturbances in dopaminergic neurons and organoids derived from patients with bipolar disorder. Specific details of the position will include: Investigate how mitochondrial function contributes to dopamine production and release in neurons and organoids derived from patients with bipolar disorder and unaffected individuals. Development of live-cell imaging approaches to identify the effects of bipolar disorder on mitochondrial structure and dynamics in dopamine neurons. Participate in the development and analysis of novel imaging methodologies to follow mRNA and protein localization in response to cell activity in neurons. Development and writing of one or more annual publications arising from the above research, as well as abstracts to be presented at national and/or international meetings. Present progress on your work on a...

Med-Psychiatry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007044) The core responsibilities of the position will be to analyze functional neuroimaging data in healthy and mood-disordered populations, to develop new skills in the application of more sophisticated analyses to neuroimaging data, to assist in other areas related to neuroimaging data in the Phillips' Mood and Brain Laboratory, and any other tasks that the Director of the Laboratory, may request. The position holder will work under the supervision of Dr. Phillips and junior faculty in her laboratory on actigraphy and ecological momentary assessment data analyses of mood on a new study examining abnormalities in these measures in Bipolar Disorder, and the extent to which these abnormalities normalize on a ketogenic diet. Qualifications: This position calls for a Ph.D. degree (postdoctoral level in neuroscience, medicine, psychiatry/psychology, or related field). The candidate should have previous experience in fMRI...

Med-Psychiatry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23007043) The core responsibilities of the position will be to analyze functional neuroimaging data in healthy and mood-disordered populations, to develop new skills in the application of more sophisticated analyses to neuroimaging data, to assist in other areas related to neuroimaging data in the Phillips' Mood and Brain Laboratory, and any other tasks that the Director of the Laboratory, may request. The position holder will work under the supervision of Dr. Phillips and junior faculty in her laboratory on multimodal neuroimaging data analyses on a new study examining neural network abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder, and the extent to which these abnormalities normalize on a ketogenic diet. Qualifications: This position calls for a Ph.D. degree (postdoctoral level in neuroscience, medicine, psychiatry/psychology, or a related field). The candidate should have previous experience in fMRI neuroimaging data analysis and/or...

Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23006740) A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Oertel, within an internationally well-known group of liver researchers in the Dept. of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Oertel is also a faculty member of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and a member of the Pittsburgh Liver Research Center (PLRC). Our laboratory has long-term experience with stem cells and liver cell transplantation and has made important contributions to regenerative medicine. The goal is to develop successful cell-based therapies for cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases. Our active research also focuses on mechanisms regulating senescence, an important component of liver injury and cirrhosis. Applicants with a background in liver research are preferred. We are looking for a successful candidate with good analytical and interpersonal skills, who can work independently. Expertise in molecular and...

Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23006819) A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Jacqueline Ho's Laboratory in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics to investigate the pathways underlying kidney fibrosis in chronic kidney disease, and the impact of environmental insults on kidney development and long-term kidney health. We are looking for a recent or imminent Ph.D. graduate with experience in kidney research, developmental biology, molecular biology, and/or genetics with effective oral and written communication skills. The ability to work with mouse models is required. The successful individual will be a collaborative, friendly, and motivated individual who works well in a team and is committed to independently exploring their own ideas. Postdocs interested in pursuing academic faculty positions will be provided the freedom, flexibility, and mentoring to develop their own independent research program. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to...

Med-Pharmacology and Chemical Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23005841) A postdoctoral position in molecular pharmacology is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Neumann at the University of Pittsburgh. The funded project will focus on drug discovery in breast cancer using mouse models as well as cell culture and patient cells. The lab's current projects focus on mechanistic studies into triple-negative breast cancer pathogenesis as well as testing novel therapies. Necessary research skills include standard molecular and cellular biology techniques. Prior experience using mice and human cell culture is a requirement. In addition, candidates should have outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills and excellent written and oral skills. Salary is commensurate with experience and based on current NIH guidelines. To apply for the position, qualified candidates with a Ph.D. degree in genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, or pharmacology,...

Med-OB-Gyn & Reproductive Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23006655) Opportunities Available: A NIH-funded Postdoctoral position in tumor immunology is available in Dr. Sandra Cascio's lab at Magee-Womens Research Institute, Department of ObGyn and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Cascio's research program focuses on the inter-cellular communications between tumor cells and myeloid cells within the ovarian tumor microenvironment that induces immunosuppression and resistance to immunotherapies. Qualifications or Expectations Successful candidates will have a recent Ph.D. or MD/PhD in basic immunology, molecular oncology, tumor biology, or other related fields. Candidates with a track record of peer-reviewed publications and prior experience in cell culture, primary immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, mono- and multi-IHC, and mouse tumor models are especially encouraged to apply. Duties or Responsibilities: Candidate is expected to...

Clemson University: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: Forestry and Environmental Conservation Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Streams, Rivers, and Estuaries (STRIVE) Lab Location: Baruch Institute, Georgetown, SC Description The Streams, Rivers, and Estuaries (STRIVE) Laboratory ( www.strivelab.science ) at Clemson University's Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science (BICEFS; http://www.clemson.edu/baruch/ ) seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work on a newly NSF-funded project that seeks to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and justice into the core of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to multiple aspects of this collaborative award, but will primarily focus on developing and supporting programming to serve members of underrepresented groups. This DEI work will be blended with primary research on tidal creek food webs under a changing climate. The incumbent...