Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Requisition Number DU08427
Department Name 7H700:Molecular & Biomedical Pharmacology
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $47,476/year
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Ph.D. 
Required Related Experience
ELISA, molecular biology, rodent experiments
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. Repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8a-5p, some weekends required 
Job Summary
The current position is for the postdoctoral scholar to work on an NIH-funded research project focused on the potential role of the pancreatic hormone human amylin in cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases. The successful applicant will use protein biochemistry, ELISA, molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, and/or rodent experiments to determine amylin-mediated processes in cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases. He/she will also participate in maintaining the mouse/rat colonies (regular monitoring of the experimental animals, breeding, genotyping, updating of the colony information, etc.). and will perform routine procedures in experimental animals (blood and CSF draw, IP and IV injections, and measurement of blood glucose, glucose and insulin tolerance tests, euthanasia, organ collection and storing).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Capable of working independently and in a dependable and reliable manner. Excellent capability as a team worker. Maintain precise records of the experiments in the lab notes. Excellent oral and writing communication capability. 
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Ph.D. 
Deadline to Apply 10/28/2021
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