Post Doctoral Rsrch Assoc - Brown University Health

Providence, RI

About the Job

Summary:

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Laboratory is seeking a senior Postdoctoral Research Associate with experience in cardiac and vascular cellular electrophysiology. A fully equipped patch clamp laboratory will be provided in a state-of-the-art laboratory with access to modern core facilities. The candidate will be expected to participate in a research program in basic cardiovascular electrophysiology ion channels trafficking and calcium dynamics.

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator in the Division of Cardiothoracic Research and within established policies and procedures performs scientific investigative research in biomedical areas related to patient care; participates in the design of' experimental protocols and research directions and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives; collects and analyzes data using bioinformatic phylogenetic and statistical methodology; executes existing protocols and develops new experimental methodologies to carry out established research objectives; researches literature in the field; writes manuscripts presentations and grants in line with the research goals and based on the research performed.

Responsibilities:

Conducts experiments and analyses according to established protocols and research methodology.

Develops new experimental protocols to carry out established research objectives.

Participates in the design of' research protocols to achieve the scientific objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.

Collects and analyzes data using bioinformatic phylogenetic and statistical methodologies and software.

Participates in the interpretation of the results through conferences with supervisors and other researchers to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.

Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific area of interest.

Writes presentations manuscripts and grants based on research performed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Candidates should have a PhD and/or MD degree and relevant postdoctoral research training. Candidates with experience in cellular electrophysiology of endothelial cells (single and whole cell ion channel recording via patch clamp technique) smooth muscle cells and cardiac myocytes will have priority and will be compensated based on level of experience.

EXPERIENCE:

2-4 years' professional research experience with focused experience in molecular diagnostics and microvascular research.

Completion of a qualified national certification exam toward fulfillment of Rhode Island Clinical Laboratory License desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While most duties are performed in an office environment incumbent is exposed to patient-care environment. Any risk of exposure to contagious or noxious elements is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and protocols. Normal office environment. Requires standing bending and sitting. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Ability to train and work with volunteers and students on projects.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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