Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in Biological Sciences or a closely related field in hand by the start of the appointment. Experience in basic cell and molecular biology techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:
Conducting experiments using cell culture and mouse models. Data analysis and manuscript preparation, including producing figures for manuscripts. Laboratory maintenance, including keeping a detailed laboratory notebook, and managing students.

Position Summary:
The laboratory of Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu in the, Department of Medicine- Nephrology Division at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated candidates for a Postdoctoral Associate position related to chronic kidney disease.

Our research program focuses on identifying mechanisms involved in the progression of chronic kidney disease. Specifically, we investigate the mechanisms that regulate proliferation, differentiation, and regeneration in the kidney, with a focus on various disease processes (Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, acute kidney injury transition to renal fibrosis); as well as high-throughput screening strategies to identify small molecular compounds that might serve as novel therapeutic agents in disease using cell culture, kidney organoid, and mouse models.

Successful applicants may select from multiple projects and should have experience in most of the following areas:

* Background in cell/molecular biology.

* Experience with mouse models.

* Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques including PCR, western blotting, flow cytometry, cell culture and immunohistochemistry assays.

The applicant must have excellent writing and communication skills and will be expected to take an active role in oral presentations, manuscript preparation and grant applications. The applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and training of other lab members.

Specific Duties:

* Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct experiments and data analysis.

* Literature searches; staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and PI.

* Participate/Assist with writing and preparing manuscripts based on the experimental findings.

* Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.

Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.

SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.