Postdoctoral Research Fellow-skeletal Muscle Metabolism

pfizer.de

Base: $64,600.00 to $107,600.00; bonus/equity: 7.5...
Isotope-tracing metabolic pathway analysis
In-vivo and in-vitro metabolic studies
Molecular and biochemical laboratory techniques
The Internal Medicine Research Unit is dedicated to advancing transformative therapies for metabolic diseases and their complications through mechanistic research

Job Summary

  • The Internal Medicine Research Unit is dedicated to advancing transformative therapies for metabolic diseases and their complications through mechanistic research.
  • The successful candidate will independently drive research projects, collaborate with diverse scientific partners, and present findings to Pfizer colleagues and the scientific community.
  • Pfizer offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment with strong career advancement support, comprehensive benefits, and access to state-of-the-art metabolic phenotyping and omics platforms.

Matching Summary

The Internal Medicine Research Unit is dedicated to advancing transformative therapies for metabolic diseases and their complications through mechanistic research.

Salary

Base: $64,600.00 to $107,600.00; Bonus/Equity: 7.5% target bonus; Benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid leave, health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Isotope-tracing metabolic pathway analysis
  • In-vivo and in-vitro metabolic studies
  • Molecular and biochemical laboratory techniques
  • Experience working with mice
  • Metabolic assay development
  • Collaborative scientific research

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with dysmetabolic pathophysiology
  • Seahorse assays and mitochondrial functional readouts
  • LC-MS and isotope-tracing data analysis
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivation and leadership ability
  • Translational research in obesity and muscle health

Key Requirements

  • PhD in relevant biological sciences
  • Less than 2 years post-degree experience
  • Minimum 2-year commitment
  • Permanent U.S. work authorization required
  • Scientific publication record with first-author publication preferred
  • MMR vaccination
  • Ability to work with mice

Work Rights

Permanent U.S. work authorization required

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