What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Associate - Sacco Lab position at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute?
Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health.
The Sacco laboratory at SBP is recruiting one postdoctoral researcher to work on projects focused on investigating networks regulating muscle stem cell (MuSC) fate, and understanding interactions between MuSC and their niche as well as other cell types in the tissue microenvironment. The main goal of the Sacco laboratory is to study how skeletal muscle is maintained and how it is compromised in chronic conditions, such as aging or muscle degenerative diseases, and to develop novel therapeutic interventions for these conditions.
Requirements
- PhD in biological or biomedical sciences.
- Scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
- A strong background or experience in skeletal muscle biology both in vitro and in vivo in animal models is required.
Compensation:
The expected hiring range for this position is $64,480.00 to $73,000, commensurate with experience.
The scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health.
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Salary : $64,480 - $73,000