Description
The Garg Lab in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Maryland Baltimore is seeking a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in electrophysiology/mitochondrial biology to join our team. Research in our lab focuses on the molecular physiology of mitochondrial proteins specifically ion channels and transporters that maintain calcium homeostasis, and their involvement in human diseases, including metabolic disorders, myopathies, cancer and aging. We use high resolution electrophysiological, imaging and biochemical approaches to elucidate signaling pathways that are fundamental to mitochondrial bioenergetics.
Located in the Howard Hall, we have access to extensive core facilities, and multiple imaging modalities like, confocal, STED and multiphoton microscopes.. The department faculty is internationally recognized for membrane excitability & associated disorders (musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and cancer). The environment within the Department is highly collaborative, and extensive career training and mentoring is available within the department and from the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars.
We are seeking exceptional individuals, with a track record of impactful publications, to join our new and highly collaborative team. Relevant areas of expertise include strong electrophysiological skills and/or mitochondrial biology/ imaging/ molecular biology. Specific knowledge of any of these areas is less critical, however, than outstanding intellectual ability and strong research and quantitative skills. You will work in collaboration with an outstanding group of scientists and engineers with long-standing track records in basic and translational research. This is an excellent opportunity to learn mitochondrial biology and patch clamp, and break new grounds with high impact publications.
Interested applicants should email directly at vgarg@som.umaryland.edu, and include a Cover letter with a brief description of research interests, career goals, and a detailed CV with Names/contact information for three references (and the expected start date) in a single PDF.
