Postdoctoral Scholar: Cardiovascular Immunology Research

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious university in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Department of Heart and Vascular Institute. The position involves studying inflammatory immune responses in cardiovascular diseases using multidisciplinary approaches. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in molecular biology and possess extensive experience with lab practices such as flow cytometry and cell culture. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Expertise in in-vivo and in-vitro models of inflammation testing.
• Experience with cell culture techniques and primary cells.
• Ability to write manuscripts and grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform small animal cardiac structure and functional analysis.
• Conduct coronary ligation surgeries.
• Maintain and oversee transgenic mice colony.

Skills

Knowledge of lab practices

Independent work

Effective communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Doctoral degree in molecular biology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Echocardiography

Western blotting

Job description

A prestigious university in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Department of Heart and Vascular Institute. The position involves studying inflammatory immune responses in cardiovascular diseases using multidisciplinary approaches. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in molecular biology and possess extensive experience with lab practices such as flow cytometry and cell culture. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.