**Job Description**
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Animal Sciences Department, within the laboratory of Dr. Igor Shmarakov. The role focuses on understanding the molecular basis of retinoid metabolism and signaling, engaging with a vibrant interdisciplinary research community focused on lipid metabolism and signaling, endocrinology, respiratory toxicology, and lung injury.
**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong communication skills
• Publication record consistent with career level
• Interest in understanding the molecular basis of retinoid metabolism and signaling
• Experience in animal models of lung injury
• Experience in lung cell isolation
• Experience in lung organoid cultures
• Experience in immunofluorescent staining of tissues and cells
• Experience in gene expression analysis by qRT-PCR and immunoblot
• Experience in lipid extraction and analysis using HPLC
• Experience in analysis of datasets generated by bulk or single-cell RNA sequencing
**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Biochemistry
• Cell biology
• Physiology
**Experience**
Other:
• Publication record consistent with career level
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