Research Fellow, Biochemistry
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Job Location:
Wake Forest, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 30 - 45
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
32 hrs a week
Pay Range
$30.15 - $45.25Postdoctoral Position Exosomes Diabetes and Angiogenesis; Department of Biochemistry Wake Forest University School of Medicine Winston-Salem NC
The Huang Lab invites applications for a highly motivated and ambitious Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary team investigating the roles of extracellular vesicles (exosomes) in diabetes angiogenesis and retinal vascular diseaseswith a focus on diabetic retinopathy. Our lab combines cutting-edge molecular cellular and proteomic approaches to understand how exosome-mediated signaling shapes vascular and metabolic dysfunction in diabetes. Supported by long-term NIH funding we offer a stimulating and collaborative research environment with opportunities for career development authorship in high-impact publications and mentorship tailored to each scholars long-term goals.
Position Highlights
Engage in innovative projects exploring intercellular communication via exosomes in vascular and retinal pathobiology.
Work with well-established models of diabetic retinopathy and angiogenesis using advanced molecular and imaging techniques.
Collaborate with experts in vascular biology metabolism and neuroscience across the Wake Forest research community.
Receive individualized career mentorship including guidance on grant writing networking and transitioning to independence.
Enjoy access to state-of-the-art core facilities and a supportive team-driven culture that values curiosity rigor and collaboration.
Qualifications
A recent Ph.D. (within the past 3 years) in Biochemistry Molecular Biology Neuroscience or a related discipline.
Background in exosome biology metabolism angiogenesis vascular biology diabetes or retinal research is desirable but not required.
The ideal candidate will be self-driven creative and collaborative with strong communication skills and a passion for scientific discovery.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF file:
letter describing research interests relevant experience and career goals
vitae (CV)
to three letters of recommendation
Please also send all application materials to Dr. Hu Huang at
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Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
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