University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
posted 18 days ago
About the position
The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is currently seeking a Research Scientist (post-doctoral research fellow), MD or PhD, to work and study in an NIH-funded laboratory directed by Dr. Brant Isakson. The laboratory has long-standing interests in intercellular communication within the vasculature, from the molecular up to whole animal level, including translational endeavors. The lab uses a vast array of techniques and specialized mouse lines. Current studies focus on the cell biology and physiology of endothelial iron regulation which is an active area of research we would like to recruit to. The incumbent will participate in a multiplicity of relevant lab projects and in writing study reports for the study sponsors, papers, and grant applications and is expected to develop research programs as time permits. The incumbent will also be expected to attend and participate in laboratory meetings and CVRC-related seminars, as well as work with graduate students, technicians, fellows and collaborators in the laboratories involved in the project.
Responsibilities
- Full-time research or scholarship at the University
- Preparatory for a full-time academic or research career
- Supervised by a senior scholar; and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
Requirements
- Doctoral degree at the time of hire
- Minimum of 3 years of prior postdoctoral experience in murine models of anemia and chronic kidney disease
- Knowledge on blood flow and vascular function
