Occupational Summary
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We are seeking a full-time, post-doctoral research scientist to lead investigation intothe genetic causes of heart failure in patients with congenitalheart disease. This
individual must have a PhD (or equivalent) degree with correspondi ng research
expertise in wet bench-based cardiovasc ular biomedical research.
Work Performed
Key aspects of this j ob are 1) to develop patient-based cardiac myocyte lines from
patients with congenital heart disease, 2) use these lines to model heart failure in
congenital heart disease us ing a variety of functional in vitro assays including
biochemistry, calcium handling, contractility, and cell survival assa ys, 3) grow and
develop a biorepository of patient- derived DNA, blood plasma, and cells, 4) assist
wit h research participant recruitment and obtaining consent, and 5) integra te key
research findings with parallel research eff orts within the research team.
Other aspects of the job include: 1) establish/optimize work procedures and
< span>experimental protocols, 2) communicate with regulatory authorities and perform
administrative tasks, when needed, 3) e valuate and interpret collected data under the
guid ance of the principal investigator, 4) help in the preparation of oral p resentations
and/or written reports for meetings, m anuscripts, and grants, and 5) contribute to the
de velopment of the research project through collaboration and incorporatio n of
relevant literature.
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Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
A PhD (or equivalent) degree
Experience
corresponding research expertise in wet bench-based cardiovascular biomedical researc h
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
See job description for education requirements.
Experience
See job description for requirements.
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