POST-DOCTORAL
RESEARCH POSITION
IN THE
VASCULAR BIOENGINEERING
RESEARCH LABORATORY
A
post-doctoral research associate is sought to study the effects of biophysical
forces on vascular biology and pathophysiology. This position will integrate with
ongoing NIH-funded research, and will interface with a multidisciplinary team
that includes cell and molecular biologists, vascular surgeons, and bioengineers.
The candidate should have extensive, demonstrated experience in molecular and
biochemical proteomic techniques performed on vascular tissue from a variety of
organisms, including pig, rat, mouse, human, and others. Experience would include
quantitative and qualitative microscopy, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting,
in situ zymography, casein and gelatin zymography, ELISA, protein and RNA isolation,
etc. Successful candidates should have experience in handling vascular autofluorescence
while performing multilabel immunohistochemistry viewed by epifluorescence microscopy.
Demonstrated ability to isolate total protein and total RNA from small amounts
of vascular tissue (<100mg) and the ability to troubleshoot all of the techniques,
especially as related to calcified human aortic tissue and pig tissue, are desired.
The successful candidate will have doctoral-level training in molecular biology,
biochemistry or related field, and have a demonstrated ability to perform the
above techniques on vascular tissue. Sound English language skills are also essential.
Candidates
must already have (or easily obtain) authorization to work in the United States.
Please
direct inquiries and CVs to:
David
A. Vorp, Ph.D.
Vascular Bioengineering Research Laboratory
Department of
Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery
Suite 200 Bridgeside Point
100 Technology
Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
USA
or
e-mail: VorpDA@upmc.edu
The University of Pittsburgh
is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
