Post Doctoral Fellow of Cell Biology and Physiology - req# 34627

A postdoctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Gonzalez Bosc, Vascular Physiology Group, Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.

The project investigates the role of collagen V-specific Th17 cells in the pathogenesis of chronic hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension. This work integrates pulmonary vascular physiology with immunology to uncover novel mechanisms driving disease progression.

We are seeking a highly motivated and curious postdoctoral fellow who values team science, is eager to learn new techniques, and is not afraid to ask questions.

Techniques and approaches include:

·       Genetically modified mouse models

·       Multi-color flow cytometry

·       Immunofluorescence and live fluorescence confocal microscopy

·       Precision-cut lung slices

·       Co-culture systems (pulmonary smooth muscle cells and T cells)

·       Ex vivo pulmonary artery cannulation to assess arterial diameter and calcium signaling

·       Gene and protein expression analysis (real-time PCR and Western blot) 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree by date of hire. 
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A background in pulmonary physiology, biomedical sciences, or cell biology.
• Experience withmouse models, cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.
• A demonstrated commitmentto cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico andto the success of the university's mission to serve local and globalcommunities.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants must apply through UNM Jobs, a complete application includes 1) a comprehensive CV; 2) a cover letter including 3 representative publication(s); and 3) the names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) for 3 professional references. 

For more information please contact Dr. Laura Gonzalez Bosc, email: lgonzalezbosc@salud.unm.edu Professor in the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology with UNM-HSC School of Medicine. 

Postdoctoral fellows are also required to provide official transcripts to confirm degree completion prior to their initial employment with UNM. 

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