Postdoctoral Research Fellow Cardiac/Vascular Cellular/Molecular Biology Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Cardiac/Vascular Cellular/molecular Biology Department :

Heart Institute – Basic Science Research Department.

Salary Range:

$52,500 – $55,000 Summary The Division of Surgical Research at Heart Institute, Morsani School of Medicine, University of South Florida is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow focused on cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology and related cellular molecular biology. A fully equipped laboratory is available in a state-of- the-art facility with access to advanced core resources. (https://health.usf.edu/medicine/heart-institute) The candidate will participate in a research program in basic cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology and related cellular/molecular biology. The candidates will design, test, and evaluate the methods and protocols, analyze, summarize, and organize data along with the principal investigator, the applicants must be highly motivated with some experiences in vascular research related molecular biology. Additional experiences in SiRNA/RNA analysis, site-direct mutagenesis Array mitochondrial analysis, and cardiomyocytes and endothelial cell culture are highly desired. Qualifications and Requirements Candidates should have a PhD and/or MD degree in biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, and/or physiology/pharmacology in cardiovascular medicine. Applications are being reviewed and will continue until the position is filled. Prospective applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of career objectives, and three letters of recommendations.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Working at USF With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here . Responsibility In discussion with supervisor(s), conducts experiments, and analysis according to established research protocols, and research methodology. Develops new research protocols to carry out established research objectives. Participates in the design of research protocols to achieve the scientific objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained. Collects and analyzes data using bioinformatic, phylogenetic and statistical methodologies and software. Participates in interpretation of the results through conferences with supervisor(s), and other researchers to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data. Reviews/summarizes literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest. Writes presentations, and manuscripts based on research performed. Performs other duty as assigned.