Job Description

Postdoctoral Associate – Targeted Proteomics of Metabolic Stress in Diabetes

Stitzel Lab

Farmington, CT

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Stitzel Lab at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, CT is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to join our scientific team working to identify new proteomic biomarkers of diabetes-associated stress responses in metabolic tissues (pancreas, adipose, liver, muscle). This individual will create and employ cell and mouse models to interrogate changes in protein localization, trafficking, and processing caused by insulin resistance or exposure to diabetogenic stressors using innovative proximity proteomic (e.g., BioID, TurboID) technology. Exceptional candidates can show early independence through the JAX Scholars Program. In addition to lab-based training, JAX has developed a unique program for postdocs to expand their professional skills in science communication, entrepreneurship, teaching, mentoring and laboratory management to best prepare them for future career opportunities. Past and current trainees have been extremely successful obtaining fellowships and pursuing individualized career development plan. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.D or Ph.D. in biological or related fields is required.
• Expertise in molecular biology (cloning, immunoprecipitation), cell culture, and mouse handling is essential. Familiarity with mass spec data generation and analysis is desirable.
• Passionate, self-motivated, and career-oriented individual preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of one first author publication from graduate work as objective evidence of scientific leadership and research accomplishments

To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter describing past research accomplishments, research interests, and career goals; (2) a current CV; and (3) contact information of three references.

Years of Postdoc Experience
0-1    $57,034 – 61,397
1-2    $58,537 – 63,015
2-3    $60,083 – 64,679
3-4    $61,323 – 66,014
4-5    $63,371 – 68,219
5    $65,712 – 70,739
 

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.