Research Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Unknown, Unknown, US
Base: $30.70 - $46.05; bonus/equity: not specified...
Not specified
Translational pulmonary microplastics research
In vivo mouse microplastic lung delivery
Echocardiography
The Research Fellow position at Wake Forest University Health Sciences focuses on translational pulmonary microplastics research within a collaborative and supportive lab environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in various research techniques and a passion for teaching and mentorship

Job Summary

  • The Dhupar Lab focuses on the biodistribution and health effects of inhaled microplastics, utilizing cell cultures, mice, and human tissue.
  • Expectations include performing techniques such as microplastic production, in vivo mouse lung delivery, exercise testing, pulmonary function testing, echocardiography, microscopy, IVIS imaging, PCR/RNA sequencing, histology, and processing human samples.
  • Opportunities exist for clinical exposure in the operating room and outpatient clinic, with a strong environment for early-career investigators and assistance in career goal attainment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Research Fellow position at Wake Forest University Health Sciences focuses on translational pulmonary microplastics research within a collaborative and supportive lab environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in various research techniques and a passion for teaching and mentorship.

Salary

Base: $30.70 - $46.05; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Translational pulmonary microplastics research
  • In vivo mouse microplastic lung delivery
  • Echocardiography
  • PCR/RNA sequencing
  • Histology
  • Human sample processing

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiasm for teaching and mentorship
  • Clinical exposure opportunities
  • Highly functional, collaborative, and collegial lab environment

Key Requirements

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Flexibility and learning new techniques
  • High degree of motivation
  • Desire for independence
  • Highly organized
  • Timely presentation of data
  • Effective communication with collaborators
  • Writing abstracts
  • Presenting at national meetings
  • Publishing papers
  • Assisting in grant development

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter