Visiting Instructor - Nephrology

The University of Iowa Department of Internal Medicine Division of Nephrology is seeking a full/part-time faculty member with a focus in the research area of WNK kinase to participate in the research missions of UI Health Care. This position will be a visiting appointment at the rank of Instructor. This position will have 100% research effort. Duties will include conducting electrophysiological recording of channels regulated by WNKs, metabolic cages studies of genetically mice with altered WNK-OSR1/SPAK cascade and biochemical and biophysical, fluorescent studies in cultured cells expressing WNK-OSR1/SPAk cascades.

Education Required: Candidates must have a PhD degree or equivalent.

Required Qualifications: PhD with strong background in electrophysiology, animal metabolic cages studies, and biochemical and biophysical experiences. Strong publication preferably in high impact journals supporting the above experiences.

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Desirable Qualifications:

Applicants with evidence of a strong commitment to research and strong publication preferably in high impact journals supporting the above experiences. Experiences in submitting independent grant application.