Position Details
Position Details Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position Position Number: 8151022 Work Modality: Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position or the modification of an existing Position to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP: No Job Category: University Staff Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name: SURGERY Location Code: SURGERY 06740A Is this split and/or fully grant funded: Yes
Duties and Responsibilities A postdoc position is available in Dr. Gahtans lab at the Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute in the Stritch School of Medicine. The laboratorys research area focuses on the role of matricellular proteins in arterial disease. We also examine the pleiotropic effects of statins. Our studies utilize both in vitro and in vivo models. The prospective candidate will have opportunities to work within a highly interactive multidisciplinary team.
Preferences will be given to candidates who:
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications A qualified candidate must hold a doctoral degree in biology or biomedical sciences. A combination of skills in cell culture, animal disease models, imaging, western blot, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, and real-time PCR is required. Previous experience/knowledge in animal experiments is much preferred and experience in cardiology and mitochondrial physiology research is a plus. In addition, capabilities to efficiently collect/organize/analyze data and initiate new/modified procedures/techniques based on the latest developments are expected.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: na Computer Skills: General office suite and willingness to learn lab-specific program Supervisory Responsibilities: No Required operation of university-owned vehicles: No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact: Yes Physical Demands: None Working Conditions: None
Open Date: 03132026 Close Date: Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: 75564ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: 62232ann
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