Postdoctoral Fellow – Cardiovascular Disease Research: The Verma Lab, within the Division of Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow. The lab focuses on investigating myocardial disease mechanisms in preclinical models of heart failure. This position offers a dynamic research environment and excellent opportunities for scientific growth and career development.
Postdoctoral Fellow – Cardiovascular Disease Research
Position Summary Table:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Research Area | Cardiovascular Disease, Myocardial Pathophysiology |
| Location | University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), USA |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Molecular Biology, Physiology, or related fields |
| Application Deadline | Until position filled |
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
Cardiac disease mechanisms including:
- Myocardial infarction (MI)
- Pressure overload (TAC)
- Ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/R)
- Diabetic cardiomyopathy
- Discovery-based research for novel therapeutic targets in heart failure
Location:
Verma Lab
Division of Cardiovascular Disease
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, AL, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Physiology, or related discipline
- Preferred experience in:
- Mouse models of disease
- Cardiac physiology
- Metabolic signaling and regulation of cell death
- Isolation of cardiac cells
- Molecular biology and paracrine signaling
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to independently drive research projects
Job Description:
The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Organize and execute complex cardiac research projects
- Develop novel experimental methodologies
- Conduct laboratory tests and collect/analyze data
- Interpret and present research findings at national/international conferences
- Write detailed scientific reports and manuscripts
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Enjoy access to a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid vacation (as per UAB policy)
- Note: Teaching responsibilities are not required
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email the following documents as a single PDF to Dr. Suresh Kumar Verma at sverma@uab.edu:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Names and contact information for three references
Last Date to Apply:
Rolling applications accepted. Apply as soon as possible for full consideration.
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