Iron and Mitochondria: Postdoctoral Position at Medical University of South Carolina

[Lemasters, John J.]

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A post-doctoral position is immediately available in the laboratories of Drs. John J. Lemasters and Anna-Liisa Nieminen in the Departments of Drug Discovery & Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC for a NIH-funded research project to examine molecular pathways of mitochondrial iron uptake and release in hepatocytes and ultimately in the liver. To address the questions posed, we will utilize a variety of hepatocyte-specific transgenic mouse strains, affinity enrichment-mass spectrometry, confocal/super-resolution/intravital multiphoton microscopy, and a newly developed mitochondrial iron sensor.  Collectively, information gained from this project will impact several different pathologies where mitochondrial iron uptake plays a pathogenic role.

We are seeking a motivated and energetic scientist who can work independently and who will be mentored in a collaborative and productive research environment addressing mitochondrial biology and cell injury.  Extensive training in confocal/super-resolution/intravital imaging will be provided.
The successful candidate should have a recent Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent. Priority will be given to qualified candidates with a strong background in molecular and cellular biology. Experience with rodent models is also preferred, but not required. Salary will follow NIH guidelines commensurate with training and experience. If interested, please send a letter describing your research experience/interests/future career goals, CV, and contact information for three references electronically to:

John J. Lemasters, MD, PhD
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Anna-Liisa Nieminen, PhD
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John J. Lemasters, MD, PhD
Professor and GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Endowed Chair
Director, Center for Cell Death, Injury & Regeneration
Departments of Drug Discovery & Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Medical University of South Carolina
DD504 Drug Discovery Building
70 President Street, MSC 139
Charleston, SC 29425

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