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Position Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the laboratory of Dr. Mary Underwood for a one-year, fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal dependent on performance and funding availability. The Underwood lab studies the role of clearance receptors in thrombosis development, specifically understanding the molecular mechanisms driving the interactions between these receptors and blood proteins. The candidates' main project will involve identifying ligand binding domains for the clearance receptor stabilin-2 and identifying the intracellular proteins important for modulating stabilin-2's interaction with its ligands. For informal inquiries about the position please contact Mary Underwood at under168@msu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal -Cell and molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field.

Minimum Requirements

•Expertise in cellular and molecular biology (cloning and recombinant protein production)
•Design and conduct experiments independently, analyze and clearly document results
•Prepare manuscripts for publication and contribute to grant writing
•Strong communication skills and ability to present research findings within the department and at conferences
•Supervise and guide undergraduate and graduate students
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Qualifications

• A background in hemostasis, thrombosis or a closely related field 
• CRISPR gene editing skills
• Expertise in confocal microscopy and flow cytometry   
• Experience with surface plasmon resonance 

Required Application Materials

Cover letter and CV

Special Instructions

Please provide 2 references knowledgeable of your work.

Review of Applications Begins On

05/05/2026

Website

https://phmtox.msu.edu/

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