Postdoc in the Kreidberg-Schumacher Laboratory Division of Nephrology - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

This is an opportunity to join a friendly and supportive scientific environment and become part of a team performing cutting edge molecular biology research related to kidney disease. The laboratory studies the molecular biology of kidney disease, including translational studies aimed at repairing injured kidneys. Our focus is how injury of a key cell type known as podocytes results in changes in the transcriptome, resulting in either repair or cell detachment. We are performing mechanistic studies on specific transcription factors. An additional focus is on how changes in adhesion result in activation of transcription factors. Our studies utilize mouse models and in vitro models of kidney injury.

Postdocs will take on independent projects, with advice and supervision of the PIs. They will acquire a knowledge base and skill set applicable to a future faculty position or a supervisory role in biotech or pharma. It is expected that postdocs will keep abreast of the relevant scientific literature, attend seminars and scientific meetings and bring scientific creativity to their project. Postdocs in the laboratory are expected to work in a cooperative workplace and contribute towards maintaining the laboratory, along with the other lab personnel. Postdocs will have an appointment at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School.

Candidates are expected to have prior experience with standard molecular and cell biological experimentation. Experience with chromatin immunoprecipitation and ChIP-seq and RNA- seq experiments is a plus but not required.

Interested candidates can apply by contacting jkreidbe@bidmc.harvard.edu.