Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

University of Houston; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacological & Pharmaceutical Sciences to lead innovative research projects. The lab employs RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq and metabolomics to study cardiovascular disease mechanisms, with NIH and AHA support.

The candidate will contribute to teaching, supervise students, and collaborate across disciplines in a dynamic university setting. Commense rate is commensurate with experience/education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent in cell biology, cardiology, physiology, immunology or related field.
• Strong technical expertise in molecular and cellular biology and/or immunology.
• Experience with animal handling and in vivo research preferred.
• Excellent communication, time management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot experiments and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May oversee a highly technical piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

In vivo research

Data analysis

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent

Job description

University of Houston in Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacological & Pharmaceutical Sciences to lead innovative research projects. The lab employs RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq and metabolomics to study cardiovascular disease mechanisms, with NIH and AHA support.

The candidate will contribute to teaching, supervise students, and collaborate across disciplines in a dynamic university setting. Commense rate is commensurate with experience/education.