Fellows & Graduate Students
Current Openings (Three in Total)
*Laboratory of*
This
position will conduct research on the control of gene expression
programs in vascular biology in the Cardiovascular Research
Center. This research on molecular mechanisms of atherosclerosis
in diabetes and aging will include, but not be limited to, in
vitro studies in tissue culture and in vivo work using mice. The
applicant will be required to have experience and demonstrate
proficiency in each of the following techniques: basic
laboratory research skills including cell culture, buffer
preparation, various molecular biology techniques listed below,
data compilation, organization of detailed records, and small
animal care and surgeries. The applicant must be highly
motivated with experience in various genetic and molecular
biology techniques including PCR, RT-PCR, real-time RT-PCR,
transfection experiments, cloning procedures, reporter assays,
and Western Blotting. The applicant should be able to conduct
experiments independently, provide initial analysis of data, and
implement new techniques required to address experimental
questions. The applicant will benefit from a rapidly developing
research field and various techniques currently available in the
laboratory. The candidate will further assist in scientific
project development and prepare scientific manuscripts for
peer-review.
Applicants must have a Ph. D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
or related field and a strong background in molecular biology
techniques as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed
journals. Please attach a CV plus a statement of career goals to
your application.
The job posting closed to applicants on
07/19/2009. If you would like to be considered for this
position, send provide your CV and career goals to Dr. Bruemmer.
*Laboratory of*
A postdoctoral position is available starting on or about
October 1 2009.
This
position will conduct research
examining the role of renal lipid accumulation in diabetic
nephropathy. This work will include in vivo studies using mice,
and in vitro analyses including cell culture work, metabolic
characterization analyses, and microscopy. Previous experience
in diabetes, renal disease, or matrix biology is desired, but
the successful applicant will have a strong background in basic
and animal models of diseases, data acquisition and analyses,
and publications. The applicant is expected to work
independently but also collaborate with other laboratory
personnel. The applicant will be expected to take responsibility
for day to day management of the project, data recording and
analysis, and presentation and publication. The applicant will
benefit from collaborative interactions within the PI and
collaborator’s laboratories, and participating in a busy,
productive laboratory.
A Post Doctoral Scholar
position will conduct research examining the role of iPLA2
linkage to Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. This work will
include in vivo studies using mice, and in vitro analyses
including cell culture work, molecular biology, biochemical
analyses, and microscopy. Previous experience in vascular smooth
muscle biology, oxidative stress, and high performance liquid
chromatography is desired, but the successful applicant will
have a strong background in basic and animal models of diseases,
data acquisition and analyses, and publications. The applicant
is expected to work independently but also collaborate with
other laboratory personnel. The applicant will be expected to
take responsibility for day to day management of the project,
data recording and analysis, and presentation and publication.
The applicant will benefit from collaborative interactions
within the PI and collaborator’s laboratories, and participating
in a busy, productive laboratory.
Required Education
Applicants must have an MD or PhD degree in biology, nutrition,
or related field, with previous experience as evidenced by
publications in (English language) peer-reviewed journals.
Please provide a CV and statement of career goals.
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