Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of trained in either electrophysiology or molecular biology or both to contribute to our research in stress-induced molecular & electrophysiological remodeling in the development of cardiac arrhythmia and heart failure as well as ischemic stroke-caused brain injury; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; NIH-funded projects involve using protein-protein interaction and kinase activity assays and other molecular biology techniques as well as cutting-edge electrophysiological techniques including optical mapping, confocal/multi-photon high resolution imaging, patch clamping. The Ai lab offers a unique, dynamic environment encompassing both basic science and translational research funded by the NIH. Qualified candidates will receive advanced training from the PI and the research team to enhance their professional skills and academic career development; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Doctoral degree in a biological or health sciences field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; experience in molecular biology techniques, cell signaling pathways and prior training in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology is strongly preferred; scientific publication record desired; requires successful completion of a background check; selected candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

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