Postdoctoral Research Fellow-skeletal Muscle Metabolism

Pfizer

Massachusetts, United States
Base: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00; bonus/equity: 7.5%...
On-site
Skeletal muscle metabolism research
Isotope-tracing metabolic pathways
In-vivo/in-vitro study design
Pfizer is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate skeletal muscle metabolism related to obesity and metabolic disease. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in molecular and biochemical techniques, with a focus on independent project management and collaboration within a dynamic research environment

Job Summary

  • The Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU) is dedicated to advancing transformative therapies for metabolic diseases and their associated complications.
  • Design, execute, and analyze in-vivo/in-vitro studies to investigate metabolic rewiring in metabolic disease.
  • Work on high impact, translational research addressing unmet needs in obesity and muscle health.

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Pfizer is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate skeletal muscle metabolism related to obesity and metabolic disease. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in molecular and biochemical techniques, with a focus on independent project management and collaboration within a dynamic research environment.

Salary

Base: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00; Bonus/Equity: 7.5% bonus target; Benefits: Comprehensive and generous benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • skeletal muscle metabolism research
  • isotope-tracing metabolic pathways
  • in-vivo/in-vitro study design
  • molecular and biochemical techniques
  • work with mice

Nice-to-have

  • pathophysiology of dysmetabolic states
  • stable isotope tracing analysis
  • Seahorse assays
  • mitochondrial functional readouts
  • LC-MS data analysis

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Biology, Physiology, Metabolism, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
  • Less than 2 years of post-degree experience
  • Minimum 2-year commitment
  • At least one first-author publication

Work Rights

Permanent work authorization required

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