Translational Sleep-Vascular Postdoc

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sleep-Vascular Program at Penn State, part of The Pennsylvania State University, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Hershey, PA. The project investigates hypertension and endothelial function in obstructive sleep apnea using human and tissue models.

You will lead translational studies with intermittent hypoxia and collaborate with vascular physiologists. The role requires MD or PhD (by start) and strong publication records, with experience in RNA measurements, imaging, and clinical research

Qualifications

• MD or PhD completed by start of employment in biological sciences discipline or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational project evaluating intermittent hypoxia effects on sympathetic and endothelial function in humans and tissue models.
• Contribute to cardiovascular physiology studies and lead ex-vivo and in-vitro experiments with human tissue and cultured endothelial cells.
• Collaborate with a senior project manager overseeing wet-lab operations and coordinate with vascular physiologists.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Publications/writing

Statistical software

Laboratory techniques

Education

MD or PhD completed by start of employment

Biological sciences background

Job description

The Sleep-Vascular Program at Penn State, part of The Pennsylvania State University, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Hershey, PA. The project investigates hypertension and endothelial function in obstructive sleep apnea using human and tissue models.

You will lead translational studies with intermittent hypoxia and collaborate with vascular physiologists. The role requires MD or PhD (by start) and strong publication records, with experience in RNA measurements, imaging, and clinical research