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In a pioneering international initiative, Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College established Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar (WCM-Q) in 2001 through a unique partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. WCM-Q seeks candidates for a postdoctoral associate position in the Machaca Lab to study the regulation of Calcium signaling during normal physiology and pathological conditions.The Machaca lab invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study the impact of Calcium signaling deregulation in health and disease. We are particularly interested in the roles of store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) and calcium tunneling at the whole organismal levels. The ideal candidate would have extensive expertise in cell biology and imaging. Expertise in mouse studies is needed as well.More details about our research are available at https://qatarweill.cornell.edu/research/research-faculty/machaca-lab.Must HavePh.D. degree in a related fieldShould HaveExperience in broad cell biology techniques including imaging and biochemical approachesSkillsHighly motivatedFluent in EnglishOrganizational skillsManuscript writing experienceAble to work independentlyWCM-Q is located in Education City among other American universities in Doha, which is a rapidly growing research hub. The WCM-Q research program offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, endowed with a comprehensive support infrastructure. Details regarding the WCM-Q research program and facilities can be accessed at https://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/research.WCM-Q postdoctoral associates are appointed by the academic departments at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York.Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, which should outline their interest in the position, along with their curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of three referees. Please note that, due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.The position is currently available until filled.Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.