Description

 

Postdoctoral position immediately available to identify signaling mechanisms underlying deep vein thrombotic phenomena in aging, with a particular emphasis on the role of red blood cells in activation of thrombotic events. Highly focused sub-projects funded by a new NIH award, dive into the involvement of small non-coding nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) in regulating oxidative stress in red blood cells, to promote activation of the coagulation cascade in aging. The lab also investigates the role of these snoRNAs in transcriptional regulation in erythroid cells. All projects maintain a translational aim to identify novel therapeutic targets and pharmacologic agents to thwart them.  The lab utilizes sophisticated cell biology, molecular biology, biochemical and genetically engineered mouse models.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform independent research activities under the guidance of the PI in preparation for a full time academic or research career.

Qualifications

 

Qualifications 

Required qualifications include a PhD in molecular and cell biology, and physiology or a related field.

Experience with molecular and cell biology, RNA biology, and cardiovascular physiology preferred.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Physiology 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Job Posting
  Oct 2, 2023, 11:28:44 AM