CIMR-Postdoctoral Fellows Positions in Li Lab

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Postdoctoral Fellows Positions in Li Lab

Date：2024-09-24

Laboratory Introduction

The Li laboratory at CIMR is interested in the investigation of organellar physiology and homeostasis, aiming to reveal their implications in pathogenesis of human diseases, such as neurodegeneration, tissue damage and metabolic disorders.

A. Major Research Projects

The Li lab will use a combination of cutting-edge tools such as electrophysiology, proteomics and chemical biology to study the following topics,

a. The mechanism and function of lysosomal mechanosensation and osmosensation.

b. The roles of lysosomal ion channels in neurodegeneration, tissue damage and metabolic disorders.

c. Development of organelle-based therapeutics for human diseases.

B. Representative Publications

Nature Cell Biology. 2024. 26: 393–403. PMID: 38388853.

Molecular Cell. 2017. 65: 52-65. PMID: 27916661.

Nature Communications. 2018. 9: 3941. PMID: 30258187.

Journal of General Physiology. 2018. 150: 1059–1061. PMID: 29941431.

Open position

Postdoctoral Researcher

Main Responsibilities:

a. Conducting research projects independently.

b. Assisting PI to mentor graduate students, write grant proposals and manuscripts.

Qualifications:

a. Backgrounds in biology or biomedical fields. Either about to obtain a Ph.D. or recently obtained a Ph.D. degree (ideally within the last 2 years).

b. Published or about to publish research papers as the first author in reputable journals in the field.

c. Research experience in electrophysiology, FACS sorting, super-resolution microscopy, Genomic screening, or mouse disease models is appreciated and favored.

d. Self-motivated and independent researcher capable of independently conducting scientific research and assisting to supervise graduate students.

e. Proficient in English reading, writing, and daily communication. Capable of writing papers in English.

Welfare Treatment

a. Competitive salary based on the job applicant's work experience and abilities (salary negotiable).

b. Social insurance, paid annual leave, physical examination and supplementary medical insurance, etc.

c. Supporting personal career development and providing necessary job-related professional training.

How to apply

To apply, please send personal resume, research interest or plan, the names and contacts of 2-3 referees, and other materials demonstrating research capabilities to likai@cimrbj.ac.cn, and indicate the applicant's name and specific job position in the email subject.

Contact person: Kai Li

Contact address: No.10 Xitoutiao, Youanmenwai, Fengtai District, Beijing

This recruitment is valid for the long term until a suitable candidate is recruited.