Postdoctoral Associate - Makino Lab

University Of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to conduct cardiovascular research at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, focusing on diabetic conditions. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, writing manuscripts, and maintaining lab equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and have experience in cardiovascular physiology. Interested applicants should submit their CV and references to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Strong record of productivity in cardiovascular physiology.
• Experience conducting molecular biological experiments.
• Proficiency in writing scientific manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiovascular physiological and molecular biological experiments.
• Generate preliminary data for grant applications.
• Coordinate with other investigators for lab research.

Skills

Cardiovascular physiology

Echocardiogram

Isometric tension measurement

Electrophysiological experiments

Cell culture techniques

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or equivalent

Tools

SnapGene

GraphPad

EndNote

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Apply now Job no: 539572
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department: 37046020 - SR-CISSM-MAKINO LAB

Classification Title

Postdoctoral Associate

Ph.D. and/or MD in an appropriate scientific discipline required.

Job Description

The Makino Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. The research focuses on coronary microvascular dysfunction in diabetes and menopause, particularly on cell‑cell communication, mitochondrial function, cell apoptosis/senescence, and calcium handling in the endoplasmic reticulum of endothelial and smooth muscle cells.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiovascular physiological and molecular biological experiments using dissected mouse vessels and freshly isolated vascular cells.
• Generate preliminary data for grant applications.
• Write drafts of manuscripts.
• Coordinate with other investigators for lab research.
• Maintain lab equipment function and manage the lab research record, including methodological approaches and animal protocols.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, M.D., or equivalent degree.
• Strong record of productivity in cardiovascular physiology (e.g., assessing cardiac function using echocardiogram and/or catheterization in mice).
• Experience with isometric tension measurement in mouse small vessels or electrophysiological experiments using endothelial and smooth muscle cells isolated from mouse hearts and lungs.

Preferred

• Theoretical and working knowledge in advanced cardiovascular physiology.
• Demonstrated ability to dissect small arteries (coronary and pulmonary) for isometric tension experiments.
• Ability to evaluate cardiac and vascular function using the Millar system or echocardiogram in mice, and isolate heart and lung vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cells.
• Aseptic techniques for cell culture.
• Experience in Western blot, immunoprecipitation, PCR, qPCR, and FACS.
• Ability to contribute to experimental design, analysis, interpretation of results, and troubleshooting.
• Experience assisting with scientific manuscript writing and teamwork in physiological and molecular biological experiments.
• Practical time management skills for planning and organizing work assignments efficiently.
• Experience working with animals and human tissues.
• Knowledge of SnapGene, GraphPad, EndNote, and MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Enthusiasm for learning and genuine interest in scientific research.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills, research methods, and scientific principles.

Interested applicants should send a C.V., a Letter of Interest, and the names and contact information for three references to [e-mail].

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.