Cardiovascular Research Associate: Calcium Imaging

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Research Associate to study calcium signaling and ion channels in systemic and pulmonary vasculature in the Sonkusare Laboratory.

The team employs calcium imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and vascular physiology models to understand dysfunctions in cardiovascular disorders. You will contribute to multiple projects, prepare study reports, papers, and grant applications, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• PhD at hire time; ideal PhD in cardiovascular physiology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multiple lab projects and write study reports for sponsors and grant applications.
• Attend and contribute to lab meetings and CVRC seminars.
• Collaborate with graduate students, technicians, fellows and collaborators.

Skills

Calcium imaging

Ion channels

Cardiovascular physiology

Written and oral communication

Education

Doctoral degree in cardiovascular physiology / related field

Job description

The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Research Associate to study calcium signaling and ion channels in systemic and pulmonary vasculature in the Sonkusare Laboratory.

The team employs calcium imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and vascular physiology models to understand dysfunctions in cardiovascular disorders. You will contribute to multiple projects, prepare study reports, papers, and grant applications, and collaborate with