Post Doctoral Fellow- Cardiology
About The Position
The Post Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Cardiology conducts cardiovascular research investigating molecular signaling and heart disease through in vitro studies and transgenic mouse models. The role supports a deeper understanding of cardiovascular disease mechanisms and provides advanced research training to help develop an independent research career. Working under the guidance of a Principal Investigator (PI), the fellow contributes to independent and collaborative research, dissemination of findings, professional development, and laboratory activities. The fellow designs, conducts, and analyzes experiments; manages and interprets datasets; contributes to research protocols and regulatory documents; and collaborates with the PI, faculty, and research teams. Scholarly work includes preparing manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, and funding submissions. The role also includes professional development, mentoring trainees, maintaining research records, and following applicable research and institutional compliance policies.
Requirements
- PhD in physiology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Experience contributing to scientific publications or research presentations, as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with cell culture, microscopy, and animal studies of heart disease.
- Experience with confocal microscopy.
- Experience with mouse studies.
Nice To Haves
- PhD with a thesis in a cardiovascular field.
- Experience with mouse echocardiography, ischemia reperfusion surgeries, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research under PI mentorship.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments or studies investigating molecular signaling and cardiovascular disease.
- Collect, manage, and interpret datasets.
- Contribute to protocols, manuals, and regulatory documents.
- Collaborate with the PI, faculty, and research teams on project direction and interpretation of results.
- Conduct in vitro experiments and studies using transgenic mouse models of heart disease.
- Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
- Assist with research proposals and other funding submissions, including independent grant applications.
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and professional development activities.
- Develop and follow an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
- Mentor graduate or undergraduate students, interns, or trainees.
- Present research findings at meetings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date research records.
- Adhere to IRB, IACUC, data security, and other compliance policies.
- Attend required departmental and University orientation and training sessions.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
- Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary insurance plans.
- Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire.
- Ten paid holidays.
- One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
- Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Retirement program with an employer contribution.
- Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
