Post Doctoral Scholar

Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of Dr. Tranter in the Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performs additional duties as assigned.

Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences required with a specific field of study in cardiovascular disease, lipid metabolism, or fibrosis/fibroblast cell biology; Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.