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Post Doctoral Associate
Job Number: 2023-44134
Category: Post Doc
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology- W404000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 86
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Nov. 22, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology invites applications or a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. William Kobertz.


This position is for an applicant who will use cellular imaging and electrophysiological techniques to fluorescently visualize extracellular K+ over the varied cardiomyocyte landscape. Applicants are expected to be able to design and conduct experiments independently. Visit the Kobertz lab: https://www.umassmed.edu/kobertzlab/


JOB REQUIREMENTS: Full-time postdoctoral position requiring a Ph. D. in neuroscience, biophysics, physiology, or related field.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology with mammalian cells is required. Patch-clamp fluorometry and isolation and culturing of primary mammalian cardiomyocytes, neurons, and astrocytes is desired, but not required.


TO APPLY: Applicant should send or email their CV, including the names of three references to: william.kobertz@umassmed.edu

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JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology invites applications or a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. William Kobertz.



This position is for an applicant who will use cellular imaging and electrophysiological techniques to fluorescently visualize extracellular K+ over various native cells. Applicants are expected to be able to design and conduct experiments independently. Visit the Kobertz lab: https://www.umassmed.edu/kobertzlab/

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Full-time postdoctoral position requiring a Ph. D. in neuroscience, biophysics, physiology, or related field.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology with mammalian cells is required. Patch-clamp fluorometry and isolation and culturing of primary mammalian cardiomyocytes, neurons, and astrocytes is desired, but not required.


TO APPLY: Applicant should send or email their CV, including the names of three references to: william.kobertz@umassmed.edu

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