Post Doctoral Associate

A Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in the Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, under the direction of George K. Gittes, MD.

Applicants must possess a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical science, with research experience in areas such as pancreatic islet biology, diabetes and glucose homeostasis, molecular and cellular biology, or in vivo disease models. Experience with genetic manipulation, viral gene delivery, metabolic phenotyping, islet functional assays, imaging, and molecular or transcriptomic analysis is preferred. Expertise in alpha-cell biology, glucagon signaling, or hyperglycemia is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will conduct research focused on pancreatic islet biology, alpha-cell ablation, and the effects of hyperglycemia on endocrine cell function, including studies using novel mouse models. Responsibilities will include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting experimental data, preparing research findings and manuscripts for publication, completing additional studies as needed, and contributing to the development of related research projects. The successful candidate will also participate in scientific meetings and assist with the planning and coordination of scientific conferences.

Qualified candidates should apply through the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ - Requisition ID 26007020.