Postdoctoral Associate **Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)** Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in the Biological Sciences or a closely related field in hand by the start of the position. Experience in basic cell and molecular biology techniques in kidney disease research. **Preferred Qualifications:** The candidate should have: ● Background in cell/molecular biology. ● Experience with mouse models. ● Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques including PCR, western blotting, flow cytometry, cell culture and immunohistochemistry assays. **Position Summary:** The successful individual will be appointed as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine (https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/medicine/nephrology) . The overall research goal of the laboratory is to study mechanisms involved in the development and progression of kidney disease. The laboratory of Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu (https://www.stonybrook.edu/experts/profile/Sandeep-Mallipattu) in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine at Stony Brook University School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated candidates for postdoctoral fellow related to chronic kidney disease. Our research program focuses on identifying mechanisms involved in the progression of chronic kidney disease. Specifically, we investigate the mechanisms that regulate proliferation, differentiation, and regeneration in the kidney, with a focus on various disease processes (Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, acute kidney injury transition to renal fibrosis); as well as high-throughput screening strategies to identify small molecular compounds that might serve as novel therapeutic agents in disease using cell culture, kidney organoid, and mouse models. Successful applicants may select from multiple projects and should have experience in most of the following areas: ● Conducting experiments using cell culture and mouse models in kidney disease; ● Data analysis and manuscript preparation, including producing figures for manuscripts; ● Laboratory maintenance, including keeping a detailed laboratory notebook, and managing students. The applicant must have excellent writing and communication skills and will be expected to take an active role in oral presentations, manuscript preparation and grant applications. The applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and training of other lab members. **Specific Duties:** ● Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct experiments and data analysis. ● Literature searches; staying current in the field by reading and discussing the literature and experimental results with the supervisor and PI. ● Participate/Assist with writing and preparing manuscripts based on the experimental findings. ● 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. VisitThe Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community. 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(https://www.stonybrook.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/\_postdocs/rf\_postdoctoral\_employees/) The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. **Job Number:** 2503231 **Official Job Title:** : Postdoctoral Associate **Job Field** : Post Doctoral **Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook **Department/Hiring Area:** : Nephrology -- Medicine **Schedule** : Full-time **Shift** : Variable **Shift Hours:** : 8-5 : **Posting Start Date** : Aug 14, 2025 **Posting End Date** : Aug 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM **Salary:** : $50,000-$65,000 **Appointment Type:** : Regular **Salary Grade:** : E89 **SBU Area:** : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook **Req ID:** 2503231