Cardiometabolic Disease Postdoc: Vascular Biology

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cardiometabolic Disease in the Biochemistry department. Located in Lincoln, this 12-month appointment focuses on mechanistic studies in vascular and inflammatory biology with in vivo murine models.

The successful candidate will design experiments, train students, prepare manuscripts and grant applications, and present findings at national meetings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physiology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Strong experience in biochemical and molecular biology techniques, tissue processing and immunostaining, and small animal studies.
• Must have at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication from the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth literature searches to inform research strategies and develop protocols.
• Design and execute mechanistic experiments in vascular and inflammatory biology.
• Perform in vivo studies using murine models such as atherosclerosis, fatty liver, and acute lung injury.
• Conduct cell and organoid culture.
• Analyze molecular, physiological, and histological data and interpret results.
• Perform advanced bioinformatics analysis, employing cutting-edge bioinformatics tools.
• Help train and mentor students, including undergraduate students, rotating students, and Ph.D. students.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications.
• Present findings at national scientific meetings.
• Assist lab management and take lab responsibilities, such as ordering and organizing lab supplies.

Education

Ph.D. in physiology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or related field

Tools

Single-cell RNA-seq analysis

Biochemical techniques

Molecular biology

Tissue processing & immunostaining

Small animal studies

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cardiometabolic Disease in the Biochemistry department. Located in Lincoln, this 12-month appointment focuses on mechanistic studies in vascular and inflammatory biology with in vivo murine models.

The successful candidate will design experiments, train students, prepare manuscripts and grant applications, and present findings at national meetings.