美国迈阿密大学血管/肿瘤生物学博士后职位招聘

Postdoctoral Associate (Vascular/Tumor Biology)

· University of Miami

· Location: Miami, FL

· Job Number: 7058764 (Ref #: R100033815)

· Posting Date: Jul 29, 2019

· Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Surgery at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate. This position supports work in Dr. Liu’s Biology lab. The Postdoctoral Associate will primarily study the molecular mechanisms for atherosclerosis with emphasis on involvement of Notch signaling in this disease.

The duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

Performing a wide variety of experiments in a research laboratory with a focus on vascular biology using various molecular and cell biology, immunology and biochemistry techniques.

Performing in vivo experiments with mouse models.

Participating in laboratory management including data management of results from research assays, supply stock and ordering, and equipment maintenance.

Presentation of data in various venues will be expected.

Assist in publications.

Must be effective as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in biological science. Research experience in vascular biology or signal transduction and tumor biology preferred. The successful candidate must have strong laboratory experience in molecular and cell biology techniques including gene mutagenesis, RNAi, quantitative RT-PCR, flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. Experiments involve both in vitro and in vivo (small animal) works.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.