Expertise in mass spec based assays or interest in learning such approaches

Principal Investigator: Srinivasan Dasarathy, MD

Department: Inflammation & Immunity

Lab Research Topics:

• Tracer kinetics
• Isotopomer
• Gas chromatography
• Biochemistry
• Molecular and cell biology

​Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Lead ongoing tracer kinetics studies in human, cells, and mice
• Expertise in GCMS bases analyses including metabolite assays, isotopomers
• Develop assays for tissue and cell based studies using tracers

​Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Cell culture, tissue handling

​Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Srinivasan Dasarathy at [email protected].

• CV
• References

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, Tracer kinetics, metabolite assays, Gas chromatography/liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry