Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent). Experience with in vitro assessment of viability, proliferation, and differentiation of primary musculoskeletal cells. Experience with in vitro small animal models of skeletal development and regeneration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. or M.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering or Biology. Experience with tissue culture utilizing rotating wall vessels. Experience with hindlimb suspension of mice and/or rats. Experience in microCT and biomechanical assessment of bone quality. Experience in histology, immunohistochemistry, and histomorphometry

Brief Description of Duties:

The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator in the department of Orthopaedics. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The Postdoctoral Associate must have proven capacity for critical thinking, protocol development, experimental design, and troubleshooting.

• Conduct and analyze in vitro experiments to determine the effects of microgravity on osteoblast-osteoclast coupling & communication.

• Conduct and analyze in vivo experiments to determine the effects of reduced gravity on bone structure, mechanical integrity, and gene expression.

• Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the field of Orthopaedics.

• Preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and grants.

• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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