Postdoctoral Scholar: Sleep–Vascular Hypertension Research

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Sleep-Vascular Program led by Dr. Rami Khayat.

You will lead translational studies on intermittent hypoxia effects in humans and tissue models, collaborating with vascular physiologists and a senior project manager for wet-lab operations. The role involves ex-vivo/in-vitro experiments using human tissue and cultured endothelial cells, with interaction with patient volunteers and familiarity with

Qualifications

• MD or PhD completed by start of employment in biological sciences or equivalent.
• A technical background is required regardless of the Ph.D. degree.
• Experience with laboratory techniques including transcription regulation, imaging, tissue-on-chip, vascular biology, oxidative biology, or hypoxia research
• Some 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 on sympathetic and endothelial functions in humans and tissue models.
• Collaborate with cardiovascular physiology team and lead ex-vivo/in-vitro experiments using intermittent hypoxia exposure.
• Coordinate with senior project manager for wet-lab operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lab techniques

Statistical software

Scientific writing

Verbal communication

Publications

Education

MD/PhD in biological sciences

Tools

Imaging

Tissue-on-chip

Hypoxia research

Endothelial biology

Job description

Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Sleep-Vascular Program led by Dr. Rami Khayat.

You will lead translational studies on intermittent hypoxia effects in humans and tissue models, collaborating with vascular physiologists and a senior project manager for wet-lab operations. The role involves ex-vivo/in-vitro experiments using human tissue and cultured endothelial cells, with interaction with patient volunteers and familiarity with