Postdoctoral Associate - Cardiothoracic Surgery
- University of Pittsburgh
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Job Number: 7125464 (Ref #: pt100106)
- Posting Date: Feb 19, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Qualifications or Expectations:
- Evidence of self-driven independent research productivity and strong work ethic
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- PhD in bioengineering or related field of study, or an MD
- Self-motivated interest in pursuing an independent research trajectory in cardiovascular biology
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience interfacing with clinicians, faculty, research associates, and students
Opportunities Available:
- Mentored support toward submission of independent proposals for externally-funded (e.g., NIH or AHA) postdoctoral research fellowships
- Participate in professional development activities (e.g., grant writing workshops, networking events) through Pitt's Office of Academic Career Development
- Potential for support and research training through institutional training grant(s) for eligible candidates
- Present research findings at scientific and clinical conferences
- Publication of original research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Duties or Responsibilities:
- Lead projects focused on the influence of matrix biophysical cues on pericyte behavior in (patho)physiological angiogenesis and vasculogenesis
- Lead projects focused on vascular cell mechanobiology and the influence of hypoxic signaling on ECM production and remodeling in human aortic disease
- Mentor and supervise undergraduate student research projects
- Participate in grant proposals and progress report preparation
- Shared responsibility in human specimen procurement and processing
For more info about this position, visit:http://mirmresearch.net/thoracicaorticresearch/
Application Instructions:
visit join.pitt.eduRequisition #23001117