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Postdoctoral Associate - Molecular Medicine Department

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POSITION TITLE: Postdoctoral Associate
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
Scripps Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Molecular Medicine Department. This opportunity will study the function of the novel plasminogen receptor, Plg-RKT, in pulmonary immunology and asthma using new mouse models. In addition, cell biology approaches and single cell RNA Sequencing will be used to study the function of Plg-RKT in intracellular signaling.
 
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REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a doctoral degree. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator. Expertise in molecular biology, cell biology and animal studies preferred.
 
This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
 
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience
 
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