Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Nephrology, Cell Biology or closely related field. Laboratory research experience.

Preferred Qualification:
Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Nephrology, Cell Biology or closely related field. Experience with kidney disease models, RNA biology, transcriptomics, high throughput data analysis, drafting manuscripts. Experience with molecular biology, cell culture and animal handling techniques. Basic knowledge of research-oriented computer programs.

Brief Description of Duties:
We are currently seeking a highly motivated research support specialist with strong experimental and analytical skills within the lab of Dr. Shipra Agrawal in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension/Department of Medicine at Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Our lab research is focused on identifying and understanding the mechanisms and molecular pathways of podocyte and kidney injury with an aim of developing novel treatments for glomerular nephropathies. Within this objective, we are studying the nuclear receptor PPARg and RNA-mediated mechanisms such as miRNA functions and roles of alternative splicing and polyadenylation of mRNAs in podocyte and kidney biology. We employ basic and translational research to identify the targets and develop new treatment strategies. We use diverse approaches, including molecular and cellular biology techniques, cell and tissue culture models, animal (mice and rat) models, patient samples, single cell RNA sequencing, bioinformatics analyses, etc. The Research Support Specialist will assist the Principal Investigator in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. Please visit Dr. Agrawal Lab for more information - Agrawal Lab. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

The successful incumbent will have excellent interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

• Conduct experiments; provide technical laboratory support, and/or animal handling to assist with experiments conducted.
• Collect data, record observations measurements and prepare reports for review of supervisor and or PI.
• Perform literature search; staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and/or PI.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
• Other duties or projects as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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