Postdoc Research Associate in the Department of Pharmacy Practice: Cardiac Physiology

Postdoc Research Associate in the Department of Pharmacy Practice: Cardiac Physiology
Posted on November 11, 2022
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Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1015023

Posting Close Date:

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Description:

 

Position Summary:

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice is seeking recruiting for a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Pharmacy Practice with Dr. Paola Rosas' laboratory supported by NIH and AHA funding.

 

Our laboratory aims to understand the relation between heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and metabolic disorders that are more frequently seen in postmenopausal women. We focus on P21-activated kinase 1 (PAK1) regulatory activities and how these activities are governed by estrogens in the heart and the adipose tissue. We have different murine models of heart failure, and we use non-invasive and invasive techniques to evaluate cardiac function and metabolism.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, perform, analyze, and interpret experiments aimed at studying the pathways that lead to heart failure due to stressors such as aging, obesity.

• Support pre-clinical studies in murine models of heart failure and obesity.
• Conduct animal experiments that include echocardiography, pressure-volume measurements, skinned fiber measurements, metabolic phenotyping, biochemistry studies, among others.
• Communicate research results via scientific publications or presentations at national and international conferences.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., PharmD or equivalent doctoral degree with training in the areas of biology, biomedical sciences or a related discipline.
•  Displayed proficiency in lab research techniques required.
•  Attention to details is essential to support written documentation, present findings, and project report submissions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate experience in cardiac physiology, metabolic phenotyping (i.e., metabolic cages, feeding behavior, etc) and biochemistry techniques.

 

How and When to Apply:

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications may only be submitted via the University’s online application system.

For fullest consideration, submit complete application materials by November 11, 2022. Applications must include all the following:

• A letter of intent describing relevant qualification, experience, and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of three professional references

 

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