Postdoctoral Scholar Research

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

1d • $60,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Morsani College of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease & International Medicine, invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholar Positions to join Dr. Fadi Matar in collaboration with Dr. Thomas McDonald. The selected applicant will assist Drs. Matar and McDonald in the foundation of the “Ruberg Cardiovascular 3D Printing and Bio-Innovation Research Center”. This state-of-the-art cardiovascular bio-printing laboratory is located at the USF Health Heart Institute, a state-of-the-art research facility in downtown Tampa. It focuses on translating bioprinting technologies using pluripotent stem cells and extra-cellular matrix molecules to develop clinically applicable solutions to various cardiovascular diseases. The 3D Bio-printing research program is aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and the clinical translation of this field by focusing on valvular, arterial conduits and vascularized myocardial tissue engineering. The research associate and future recruits of the Ruberg Bio-innovation Research Center will, more readily, be able to translate their innovations into relevant clinical applications.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience in bioprinting technologies.
• Experience with pluripotent stem cells.
• Experience with extra-cellular matrix molecules.
• Ability to translate innovations into relevant clinical applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cardiovascular research.
• Experience in regenerative medicine.
• Experience in cardiac surgery or interventions.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary translational program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Drs. Matar and McDonald in the foundation of the “Ruberg Cardiovascular 3D Printing and Bio-Innovation Research Center”.
• Translate bioprinting technologies using pluripotent stem cells and extra-cellular matrix molecules to develop clinically applicable solutions to various cardiovascular diseases.
• Advance scientific knowledge and the clinical translation of the 3D Bio-printing research program.
• Focus on valvular, arterial conduits and vascularized myocardial tissue engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with entry-level postdoctoral work.
• Travel support available to attend national and international meetings.
• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Life insurance plans.
• Retirement plan options.
• Employee and dependent tuition programs.
• Generous leave.
• Hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree