MIIR Postdoctoral Position

Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available at the Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (MIIR) to study the role of pumping and non-pumping functions of the Na⁺,K⁺-ATPase in cell biology and animal physiology, and to develop novel ligands of the receptor Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (http://www.marshall.edu/miir/). Marshall/MIIR investigators engaging these lines of research include Drs. Juan Sanabria, Komal Sodhi, Sandrine V. Pierre, Joseph I. Shapiro, and Zijian Xie.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with access to all MIIR investigators and their collaborators. MIIR is committed to the career development of its members.

Requirements: Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D, or equivalent. Experience in either signal transduction, cell biology/biochemistry/molecular biology or drug development is essential. Candidates who have experience with murine models of metabolic/cardiovascular diseases are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary:  commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter summarizing your previous research experience along with the contact information of three references to Ms. Hollie Bailey (bailey134@marshall.edu).

Marshall is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.