Title: Research Associate

Department Org: Medicine - 107570

Employee Classification: N1 - Unclass Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift:  1

Job Description:

The Kidney Research Lab established at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences is recruiting multiple research associates to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Molecular Medicine broadly related to the pathogenesis of renal diseases. Successful candidates will be mentored by senior Faculty members within the Center for Hypertension and Personalized Medicine (http://www.utoledo.edu/med/depts/physpharm/hypertension_center/) for up to 3 years and will have competitive opportunities to transition into research or tenure-eligible faculty tracks within the various Departments of the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in areas related to translational glomerular and renal disease research relevant to whole-animal or human physiological systems required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with other laboratory workers. Must be motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in areas related to translational glomerular and renal disease research relevant to whole-animal or human physiological systems preferred. M.D. background with expertise in nephrology and glomerular pathology is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

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