Baker Institute for Animal Health

DEDICATED TO THE STUDY OF VETERINARY INFECTIOUS DISEASES, IMMUNOLOGY, CANCER, REPRODUCTION, GENOMICS AND EPIGENOMICS

Travis Lab Recruiting Post-doctoral Associate

The Baker Institute for Animal Health invites applicants to apply for a post-doctoral associate position in biochemistry and cell biology in Dr. Alex Travis's lab. Successful candidate will work on a recently NIH funded research aiming to investigate lipid regulation of ion channels in various cells.

The successful candidate will utilize a wide range of approaches including biochemical, molecular, cellular and biophysical, focusing on lipid-channel interactions in reproduction and metabolism.  

Full-time, 2-3 year appointment (renewed annually) with possible extension depending on funding and performance.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in related fields. Experience with cell biology, biochemistry, cell culture, and work with lab animals is desired. Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for participating in our multi-disciplinary team. Strong work ethic, creativity, enthusiasm, and ability to work in a team are required.

If you are interested in applying to join our team, please send a cover letter describing your background, interests and career goals, names and addresses of three references, and a curriculum vitae. All application materials should be submitted electronically through Academic Jobs Online.

For more information, please contact Dr. Roy Cohen at rc338@cornell.edu.