Research Post-Doctoral Fellow – Cardiology – Dr. Robert Levy

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A Brief Overview
A postdoctoral position is available, supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Levy. The program offers training in cardiovascular research with a special emphasis on heart valve disease, and serotonin receptor mechanisms together with platelet interactions. PhD; MD; MD-PhD candidates with both an interest and experience in basic cardiovascular research should apply. Applicants with specific expertise in such fields as cell and molecular biology, biomaterials, bioengineering, immunology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology are strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive salary & full benefits.

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and email addresses of 3 references to:

Dr. Robert Levy Director of Cardiology Research, and

William J Rashkind Chair in Pediatric Cardiology

Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Systems Pharmacology

The Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Abramson Research Center Suite 702

3615 Civic Center Blvd

Philadelphia, PA 19104

[email protected]

Job Responsibilities

1. Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols

2. Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data

3. Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills

4. Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings

5. Supervise junior lab members 6. Collaborate with other research projects

What you will do

• Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols
• Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data
• Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills
• Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings
• Supervise junior lab members
• Assist with other research projects

Education Qualifications

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