The postdoctoral scholar position is available at the University of South Florida.

This is a 100% research position meaning, conducting research under directions of the PI. Basically, this includes reading the goals and specific aims of the projects, collecting literature, designing the experiments, executing the experiments, completing required training and certifications, assisting PI in writing IACUC and IRB’s if required, trouble-shooting the problems, collaborating with other experts available in the College or University with PI’s permission, collecting data and analyzing data.

Also writing scientific manuscripts and assisting PI in writing grant proposals in addition to writing Post-Doctoral and other mentor-based grants. Presenting work periodically to the PI and in scientific meetings, maintaining laboratory records is essential. Discussing the project related information and presenting the work anywhere without the PI’s approval is strictly prohibited.

Qualifications

Candidates must have the following qualifications for Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of South Florida.

• 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.
• Also, investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in hyperoxia-induced cardiac remodeling in mouse and guinea pig models preferred.
• Furthermore, knowing brain areas such as the amygdala, lateral hypothalamus, the parabrachial nucleus in rats along with pat-clamp electrophysiology is desirable.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities.