Postdoctoral Fellow Position in the Banerjee Lab (pancreatic beta-cell biology and diabetes)

PI: Ronadip Banerjee, MD, PhD 

 Job Description:
The Banerjee Lab in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to lead and develop new research project(s).

The focus of the lab is pancreatic islet biology and elucidating novel molecular mechanisms underlying diabetes. We are currently focused on understanding how islets within pregnant mothers adapt to the changing metabolic requirements during pregnancy and the postpartum.  We hope to identify how dysregulation of these processes leads to gestational diabetes, and the future risk of type 2 diabetes in mothers postpartum. To address these questions, we use a variety of techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics, including single-cell RNA sequencing, mouse genetic models, in vivo metabolism studies, immunohistochemistry, etc. The lab also has expertise and tools to study prolactin receptor (PRLR) biology and is examining its role both in islets and other tissues. Additional information can be found at the lab website:  https://www.rrbanerjeelab.org/

The lab recently relocated to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is supported by both NIH (R01) and startup funds, permitting highly motivated candidates the resources and freedom to pursue any of several projects. 

Requirements:
An MD and/or PhD in a science-related field, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong work ethic and the ability to work interactively are required.?Willingness to work with animal models and human islets is required; prior experience with mouse models is highly desirable. Experience in islet biology or diabetes is desirable but not essential. Postdocs who are strong candidates for postdoctoral fellowships are strongly preferred.? 

How to apply:
We are?actively searching for a postdoctoral fellow to begin as soon as possible in Fall 2021. To apply, please send a CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 references to Dr. Banerjee at rrbanerjee@jhmi.edu. The positions will remain open until filled. Salary and fringe benefits will be compliant with guidelines established by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.