Post Doctoral Scholar - Surgery

Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience in a vascular surgery research laboratory under the guidance of a surgeon-scientist mentor in the Department of Surgery. The laboratory investigates the use of retrievable stent grafts to model disease, treat traumatic vascular injuries, and achieve focused drug delivery. The Postdoctoral Researcher will plan, design and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; collect and analyze data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols; attend research seminars; contribute to manuscript preparation and support technical writing; participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; perform additional duties as assigned.Surgical experience is desirable but not required.Experience with microscopy, tissue handling, molecular assays, flow cytometry, and/or RNA analysis are essential.

Minimum Education Requirements

Doctoral Degree (PhD or MD)