Post-Doctoral Scholar

Overview

The Saha CVRC is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar who will be working in Dr. Congqing Wu’s lab. The Wu lab is focused on how the immune system defends—and sometimes harms—the body. We investigate how inflammasome-activated pyroptosis releases tissue factor positive microvesicles that trigger coagulation and drive pathology in infection and sterile inflammation using in vivo models. Our recent work uncovered NINJ1, a key mediator of plasma membrane rupture, as a potential target to block inflammation and thrombosis.

We combine molecular biology, in vivo models, and data science approaches to study the role of immune response and clotting in diseases with vascular pathology like sepsis, aortic dissection, and fibrosis. Postdocs will engage in exciting research, data analysis, and publications, with support from new R01 funding. We seek motivated, early career postdoctoral scholar with curiosity in immunity and thrombosis and commitment in uncovering mechanisms linking inflammation and coagulation with the potential to impact human health.

For more details about our work, please refer to the DOIs provided: 10.1016/j.immuni. and 10.7554/eLife.
91329.3

Contact Dr. Congqing Wu at cwu3 with any questions.

• Engage in research activities related to immunity, thrombosis, and inflammation using molecular biology, in vivo models, and data science approaches.
• Perform experiments, analyze data, and assist in the dissemination of results through abstracts and papers.
• Contribute to publications and presentations; collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Support ongoing projects and new R01-funded work in the lab.

• Required Education
  :
  PhD or terminal degree in a related field.
• Required Related Experience
  :
  Experience performing experiments, analyzing data, and assisting in the dissemination of results through abstracts and papers.
• Required License/Registration/Certification
  : n/a
• Physical Requirements
  :
  Moving and lifting objects up to 25 pounds; standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench performing repetitive tasks; routine use of PPE per EH&S policy.
• Shift
  :
  Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends may be required due to experimentation.
• Position Type
  :
  Temporary;
  Position Time Status
  :
  Full-Time.

• Training and contact
  :
  Refer to the information above for project scope and contact details.
• Final date to receive applications
  : 12/31/2026
• Salary Range
  : $54,000.00-$75,564/year
• Work Location
  :
  Lexington, KY
• Department
  : 7H051:
  Cardiovascular Research Center
• Requisition Number
  : DU13941
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

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