Post Doc Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Health & Disease

Essential Functions

• Follow established research protocols to perform experiments in the lab.
• Design laboratory experiments in coordination with the PI.
• Understand the scientific principles involved in the research and use those principles to troubleshoot and adjust the protocol as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Interpret data and judge the validity of data.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results/problems with laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Willing and able to assist in daily operations of the laboratory including organization and cleanliness.
• Maintain an active role in laboratory meetings, presentations, publications, which includes contributing material for publications, abstracts and reports.
• Be willing to perform mouse-based in vivo experiments.
• Applies professional knowledge, skills, and training to lead an innovative and translational new project examining the role of platelets in abdominal aortic aneurysm disease.
• Responsible for experimental execution as well as data compilation, analysis, interpretation, and communication related to the project.
• Contribute to other projects on atherosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, and abdominal aortic aneurysm within the lab.
• Develop own project and apply for independent funding.

Required Education

• Doctoral Degree (PhD) in biology or related field.

Required Experience

• One year of postdoctoral experience.
• One year of dedicated grant writing experience.