Postdoc: Sleep-Vascular Physiology & Endothelial Biology

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sleep-Vascular Program at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead a translational project on how intermittent hypoxia affects sympathetic and endothelial functions in humans and tissue models. You will work with vascular physiologists on cardiovascular studies and perform ex-vivo and in-vitro experiments with human tissue and cultured endothelial cells.

Minimum requirements include an MD or PhD in biological sciences and a strong publication record,

Qualifications

• MD or PhD completed by start of employment.
• Technical background required regardless of PhD.
• Experience with transcription regulation, imaging, vascular biology, hypoxia research.
• Experience with human research or completion of required training.
• Experience with statistical software.
• Proven writing abilities through publications.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational project evaluating intermittent hypoxia effects on sympathetic and endothelial functions in humans and tissue models.
• Collaborate with cardiovascular physiology studies and lead ex-vivo and in-vitro experiments using human tissue and endothelial cells.
• Coordinate with senior project manager overseeing wet-lab operations and ensure compliance with clinical research regulations.

Skills

Lab techniques

Verbal communication

Scientific writing

Education

MD or PhD (completed by start)

Tools

Statistical software

Machine learning

Job description

The Sleep-Vascular Program at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead a translational project on how intermittent hypoxia affects sympathetic and endothelial functions in humans and tissue models. You will work with vascular physiologists on cardiovascular studies and perform ex-vivo and in-vitro experiments with human tissue and cultured endothelial cells.

Minimum requirements include an MD or PhD in biological sciences and a strong publication record,