Post Doctoral Scholar

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Job Title:Post Doctoral ScholarDepartment:Medicine | Surgery Cardiac

The Postdoctoral Researcher will pursue specialized research training, education, and experience under the guidance of Dr. Rongxue (Rosie) Wu, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery/Cardiology. This NIH-supported position will involve independent and collaborative research focused on inflammation in cardiac ischemia–reperfusion injury, ischemic heart failure, sepsis, and related inflammatory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in cardiovascular and endothelial biology.
• Investigate mechanisms of microvascular endothelial dysfunction in heart failure, sepsis, and related inflammatory conditions.
• Utilize in vitro and in vivo models, including mouse models of sepsis (e.g., CLP, LPS), ischemia–reperfusion injury, and vascular injury.
• Perform molecular, cellular, and biochemical assays (e.g., qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, ECIS, vascular permeability assays).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex experimental data supported by NIH and other extramural funding agencies.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols.
• Participate in research seminars, journal clubs, and collaborative meetings.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and scientific writing for peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and abstracts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the research mission of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in cardiovascular biology, physiology, molecular biology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with endothelial cell biology, vascular permeability, inflammation, or cardiovascular disease models.
• Strong motivation for pursuing an academic research career.

Additional Information:Location:Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (0113)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

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