Postdoctoral Fellowship - Wake Forest University

 

A 3-year, full-time postdoctoral position in renal bioengineering and regeneration (RBR) is available in the laboratory of Dr. Giuseppe Orlando at the Department of Surgery of the Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, USA

Work will involve human stem cells, renal progenitors, renal cell culture, biomaterials, molecular biology, and experimental animal models of chronic kidney disease

The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Orlando, and will be mentored by Dr. Perin at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

The candidate should have a PhD in renal regeneration and/or regenerative medicine and/or biomaterials, must have been working full time in the field of renal regeneration during the past 3 years, and be committed to science

As Dr. Orlando is a transplant surgeon scientist with a major interest in basic and clinical research related to the field of RBR, the candidate will have the unique opportunity to participate to the clinical activity and meetings, as well as contribute to the regenerative-medicine inspired clinical research under Dr. Orlando mentorship.

 

Requirements:

  • PhD, or equivalent degree
  • A record of innovative research
  • Demonstrated skills in cell, stem cell and IPSC culture
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with cell culture and animal models
  • Strong interest in regenerative medicine applied to the kidney

 

 

To apply, please submit letter of intent and CV including name and contact information of at least three references to gorlando@wakehealth.edu. Salary will be commensurate with experience.