Post Doctoral Scholar

The Postdoctoral Researcher will pursue specialized research training, education, and experience under the guidance ofDr. Rongxue (Rosie) Wu, MD, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery/Cardiology.This NIH-supported positionwill involve independent and collaborative research focused on inflammation in cardiac ischemiareperfusion injury, ischemic heart failure, sepsis, and related inflammatory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in cardiovascular and endothelial biology.
• Investigate mechanisms ofmicrovascular endothelial dysfunctionin heart failure, sepsis, and related inflammatory conditions.
• Utilizein vitro and in vivomodels, including mouse models of sepsis (e.g., CLP, LPS), ischemiareperfusion injury, and vascular injury.
• Perform molecular, cellular, and biochemical assays (e.g., qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, ECIS, vascular permeability assays).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex experimental data supported by NIH and other extramural funding agencies.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols.
• Participate in research seminars, journal clubs, and collaborative meetings.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and scientific writing for peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and abstracts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the research mission of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in cardiovascular biology, physiology, molecular biology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with endothelial cell biology, vascular permeability, inflammation, or cardiovascular disease models.
• Strong motivation for pursuing an academic research career.