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University of Louisville · 17 hours ago

Researcher

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Louisville is seeking a Researcher for the Pediatric Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics. This role involves studying the molecular mechanisms underlying diabetes-induced cardiovascular complications and conducting experiments, data analysis, and report writing.

AssociationCommunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct and organize all biochemical, physiological, morphological, and histochemical studies. Perform data collection and analysis and perform research and related tasks on specified projects. Write reports and manuscripts, as well as make presentations

Develop new techniques; organize and conduct statistical analysis of data generated from study results

Update research projections: and conduct research on past literature, monitor current research literature for relevant information. This includes peer-reviewed manuscripts of research abstracts at national and international meetings

Collect, edit, and present research outcomes. May recommend new ideas for ongoing lines of research and may interpret and advise faculty regarding extramural funding source guidelines and requirements

Qualification

Molecular biologyCell biologyTransgenic techniquesData analysisEchocardiographyFlow cytometryPrimary cell cultureHuman organoidsHistopathologyScientific writingPresentation skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Self-motivated, productive PhD, MD or DVM

Strong background in molecular biology, cell biology, pathophysiology, cardiology, and pharmacology

Previous experience in working with metabolic syndrome-associated complication and chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity animal models and human organoid models including diabetic cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, diabetic nephropathy, and doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity

Previous experience in small animal ultrasound imaging (echocardiography), flow cytometry, primary cell culture, human iPSC, human organoids, lipid metabolism, radioactive isotope, transcriptome, single cell/nuclear and spatial RNA sequencing, and virus handling