Research Assistant Professor
Department: SOMC Cell Biology and Anatomy
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range:
About UofSC
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Advertised Job Summary
Under limited supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI; Dr. Camilla Ferreira Wenceslau), the Research Assistant Professor will evaluate research projects for consideration in the Cardiovascular Translational Research Center (CTRC ) at the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy (CBA ), School of Medicine Columbia and develop experiments in collaboration with the PI’s laboratory on projects focused on cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology. Assist the PI in training postdoctoral fellows and students, maintaining laboratory equipment, contributing to in vivo experiments in small animals (mice), and leading optimization studies using existing biological data within the CTRC . Propose new research initiatives and assist the PI in writing grant applications to secure additional funding. Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at domestic and international conferences
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Candidates with a strong background in cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology, with an emphasis on the mechanoregulatory properties of the heart and heart failure, are preferred.
• It is desirable that candidates demonstrate experience with: (i) analysis of microvascular function using wire myography; (ii)proficiency in small-animal (mouse) surgical techniques, including radiotelemetry device implantation; (iii) cardiac transthoracic echocardiography in mice to assess diastolic function, vascular remodeling (e.g., pulse wave velocity), and coronary artery flow; and (iv) in vivo endothelial cell reprogramming strategies.
• Additionally, preference will be given to candidates with more than 10 years of experience and a demonstrated record of mentoring graduate and medical students.
• International experience is also desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Expertise in transthoracic echocardiographic analysis in mice; cardiac function in a mouse model of hypertension-induced heart failure; small-animal (mouse) cardiovascular surgeries; endothelial cell reprogramming strategies to reverse vascular dysfunction; and microvascular function analysis using wire myography.
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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