Postdoctoral Scholar Research (Finance)
The Division of Surgical Research at Heart Institute, Morsani School of Medicine, University of South Florida is seeking applications for a senior Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on cardiac and vascular cellular electrophysiology. A fully equipped patch clamp laboratory is available in a state-of- the-art facility with access to advanced core resources.(https://health.usf.edu/medicine/heart-institute).Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training within a selected area of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .Applicants will participate in a research program focused on basic cardiovascular electrophysiology, ion channel trafficking, calcium dynamics, cardiac/vascular cell isolation, fluorescent staining, data analysis and cardiovascular functional recording. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in cellular electrophysiology (single and whole-cell ion channel recording via patch-clamp technique) in endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells and cardiac myocytes. Candidates must possess a PhD and/or MD degree and have relevant postdoctoral research training.
Applications are being reviewed and will continue until the position is filled.
Prospective applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of career objectives, and three letters of recommendation to agiampin@usf.edu.
