Postdoctoral Scholar

4 days ago

Memphis, United States The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Full time

Postdoctoral Scholar - Physiology-Epigenetic and Exosomal regulation of cardiovascular and renal function

This position will receive mentoring and training in a wide array of epigenetic, molecular, biochemical, and integrative physiological approaches. Current areas of research emphasis include 1) Epigenetic regulation of cardiovascular and renal functions, 2) Molecular and stem cell therapy for cardiovascular and renal disease, and 3) Role of exosomes in the regulation of cardiovascular and renal functions. Studies are conducted in genetically engineered rodent models.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD, MD or comparable degree. Prior experience and training with at least three of the followings is preferred: epigenetics, CRISP/Cas9, autophagy, stem cell biology, exosomes, viral vectors, renal tubule epithelial cell biology, proteomics, vascular biology or telemetry.

A Postdoctoral Research position is available for studying epigenetic and exosomal mechanisms of cardiovascular and renal diseases in the Department of Physiology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. This position is sponsored by NIH-funded projects. Salaries are competitive and fringe benefits include retirement and health insurance coverage for family. The incumbent will join a dynamic research team which stands in the forefront of cardiovascular and renal research. This position may have opportunity for advancement and promotion based on accomplishments of first 3 years. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who would like to prepare himself/herself for an independent position.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee. 

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT's doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state's largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs. 

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

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