Cardiac Pacemaking Research Scientist

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santana Lab at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine invites applications for up to one full-time Assistant Project Scientist. The appointee will conduct cardiovascular physiology and biophysics research, focusing on how cellular metabolism and membrane excitability set pacemaker rate and regularity. Under Dr.

L. Fernando Santana, the incumbent will work independently, develop computational models, and supervise students and postdocs while collaborating in a diverse

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physiology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related field.
• Minimum 3 or more years of experience in relevant postdoc research or physiology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related field.
• Research experience in cardiac or cardiovascular physiology.
• Experience with fluorescence imaging of live excitable cells or tissues.
• Evidence of academic accomplishment, including first-author referred journal papers and conference presentations.
• Experience with quantitative analysis of imaging or electrophysiological data using Python or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects testing beat-to-beat fluctuations in ATP and membrane voltage that shape heart rate and regularity.
• Develop and maintain lab image- and signal-analysis software and build computational models.
• Train graduate students and postdocs in imaging and data analysis methods.
• Coordinate safety protocols, budgets, grant reviews, and progress reports.

Skills

Cardiovascular physiology

Fluorescence imaging

Python or MATLAB

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

The Santana Lab at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine invites applications for up to one full-time Assistant Project Scientist. The appointee will conduct cardiovascular physiology and biophysics research, focusing on how cellular metabolism and membrane excitability set pacemaker rate and regularity. Under Dr.

L. Fernando Santana, the incumbent will work independently, develop computational models, and supervise students and postdocs while collaborating in a diverse