Senior Cardiovascular Research Scientist

Mercer Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Work-life balance schedules

Job summary

Mercer Medicine in Atlanta, GA is looking for a Research Scientist to lead innovative research in cardiovascular drug discovery. The successful candidate will focus on ion channels and GPCRs to develop new drug candidates for hypertension and other diseases.

This role demands a PhD with a strong background in relevant research areas and at least three years of postdoctoral experience. Join Mercer Medicine to contribute to transformative scientific projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of postdoctoral experience in research.
• Ability to conduct independent research and contribute to program development.
• Experience with experimental approaches using animal models.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects in cardiovascular drug discovery.
• Design and execute studies using pressure myography and imaging techniques.
• Contribute to grant development and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Cardiovascular sciences

Metabolic disorders

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership skills

Education

PhD in Pharmacology or related discipline

Tools

Ca2+ imaging

Advanced microscopy

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology techniques

ELISA

Western blotting

Job description

Mercer Medicine in Atlanta, GA is looking for a Research Scientist to lead innovative research in cardiovascular drug discovery. The successful candidate will focus on ion channels and GPCRs to develop new drug candidates for hypertension and other diseases.

This role demands a PhD with a strong background in relevant research areas and at least three years of postdoctoral experience. Join Mercer Medicine to contribute to transformative scientific projects in a collaborative environment.