Post Doc Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Health & Disease

Post Doc Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Health & Disease

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Health & Disease is currently accepting applications for a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow within Dr. Phillip Owens Laboratory. This position is 100% research and offers a competitive NIH-based salary plus benefits.

Essential Functions:

• Follow established research protocols to perform experiments in the lab.
• Design laboratory experiments in coordination with the PI.
• Understand the scientific principles involved in the research and use those principles to troubleshoot and adjust the protocol as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Interpret data and judged validity of data.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results/problems with laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Assist in training other post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Assist in daily operations of the laboratory including organization and cleanliness.
• Maintain an active role in laboratory meetings, presentations, publications, which includes contributing material for publications, abstracts and reports.
• Be willing to perform mouse-based in vivo experiments.
• Apply professional knowledge, skills, and training to lead an innovative and translational new project examining the role of platelets in abdominal aortic aneurysm disease.
• Responsible for experimental execution as well as data compilation, analysis, interpretation, and communication related to the project.
• Contribute to other projects on atherosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, and abdominal aortic aneurysm within the lab.
• Develop own project and apply for independent funding.

Required

Education:

Doctoral Degree (PhD) in biology or related field.

Required Experience:

One year of postdoctoral experience. One year of dedicated grant writing experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits: UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include comprehensive tuition remission, robust retirement plans, real work-life balance, and additional benefits such as competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, professional development & mentorship opportunities.

To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs.

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