Postdoctoral Fellow - University of Texas at Austin - Bme-PI-Baker - myScience Jobs

<table style="height:100%;" width="100%"><tr bgcolor="#a90021"><td width="80%"> <div class="box" style="background:#980419; padding-left:10px; "> <table border=0 width="1080px" height="80" align=left bgcolor="#980419"> <tr><td width="200" bgcolor="#980419"><a href="/" target="_top" title="myScience"><img src="/var/myscience/image/logo/myscience.gif" height="81" width="180" alt="myScience"></a> </td><td valign="top"><a href="/" target="_top" title="Back to home page"><img src="/image/icon/icon_home.png" alt="Back home"></a>   <a href="/jobs_and_careers/search" target="_top" title="Job search"><img src="/image/icon/icon_search.png" alt="Search for a job"></a>        <span class="st white">In your application, please refer to myScience and reference jobs.myScience/id60984   -   </span> <a href="/linkto.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Futdirect.utexas.edu%2Fapps%2Fhr%2Fjobs%2Fnlogon%2F120120010712&module=jobs&id=60984" target="_top" rel="nofollow"><span class="st white">» more information</span></a> <br><br><span style="color:#ffffff; font-size: 26px; line-height:30px; margin-bottom:110px;"><b>Postdoctoral Fellow</b></span><br> <font color="#ffffff"><b>20.01.2012  -  </b></font> <a href="/research/universities/utexas" target="_top"><font color="#ffffff"><b>University of Texas at Austin</b></font></a><font color="#ffffff"> - Austin, Texas</font> <br><span class="st"><a href="/jobs_and_careers/Medicine-Pharmacology" title="Medicine/Pharmacology (search jobs)" target="_top"><font color=white><b>Medicine/Pharmacology</b></font></a></span><span class="st">  <font color=white>|</font>  <a href="/jobs_and_careers/Life+Sciences" title="Life Sciences (search jobs)" target="_top"><font color=white><b>Life Sciences</b></font></a></span></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan=2> </td></tr></table> </td></tr><tr><td> <table style="height: 100%;" width="100%" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td> <tr><td width="80%" valign=top> <h2>Additional Information</h2> <p>Purpose of Position Position performs cardiovascular engineering research in the Cardiovascular Engineering Laboratory (CEL), directed by Dr. Aaron Baker and housed in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This lab utilizes engineering, science, technology and medicine to solve problems in cardiovascular biology and human health.</p> <p>Essential Functions Examining the biological mechanisms involved in the formation of the vascular response to injury and formation of in-stint restenosis, including extensive work with novel animal models, cardiovascular disease, and clinical intervention, as well as mechanistic work using cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Culture/isolate vascular cells, western blotting, lintiviral protection, and molecular cloning, PCR and immunohistochemical analysis. Grant-writing, progress reports, manuscript writing and editing.</p> <p>Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.</p> <p>Required qualifications Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, chemistry, biology, or related and have strong laboratory and analytical skills. Require a background in vascular biology, mechanobiology, drug delivery or cardiovascular devices.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications Previous experience with animal research and/or practical molecular and cellular biology. Significant experience in one or more of the following techniques will be preferred: cell culture/cell biology methods (Western blotting, PCR, immunostaining), molecular biology/molecular cloning, characterization of drug carriers/delivery devices, analytical techniques for biophysical studies and animal surgery/handling.</p> <p>Working conditions Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished) May work in extreme temperatures May work around chemical fumes May work around standard office conditions May work around biohazards May work around chemicals May work around electrical and mechanical hazards Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Lifting and moving</p> <p>Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.</p> <p>The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( <p>), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (</p> <p>, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.</p> <p>The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability accommodations will be provided, as needed.</p> </p> <p> <p>Comments to: Human Resource Service Center <br> U.T. 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