Research Fellow, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Base: $30.70 - $46.05; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Translational pulmonary microplastics research
In vivo mouse microplastic lung delivery
Microscopy (fluorescence, electron, etc.)
** Wake Forest University Health Sciences is seeking a full-time Research Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join their Dhupar Lab, focusing on the health effects of inhaled microplastics. The position emphasizes collaboration, independence, and the ability to engage in translational research, with opportunities for clinical exposure. **

Job Summary

  • The Dhupar Lab focuses on the timely and highly relevant topic of the biodistribution and health effects of inhaled microplastics, utilizing a range of models including cell cultures, mice, and human tissue.
  • Expectations include being highly organized, timely presentation of data, communicating effectively with collaborators, writing abstracts, presenting at national meetings, publishing papers, and assisting in grant development.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

Matching Summary

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** Wake Forest University Health Sciences is seeking a full-time Research Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join their Dhupar Lab, focusing on the health effects of inhaled microplastics. The position emphasizes collaboration, independence, and the ability to engage in translational research, with opportunities for clinical exposure. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Translational Pulmonary Microplastics Research
  • In vivo mouse microplastic lung delivery
  • Microscopy (fluorescence, electron, etc.)
  • PCR/RNA sequencing
  • Processing human samples from the operating room
  • Teaching and mentorship

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility and learning new techniques
  • High degree of motivation and desire for independence
  • Enthusiasm for teaching and mentorship
  • Clinical exposure opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Flexibility and learning new techniques
  • High degree of motivation and 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
  • Enthusiasm for teaching and mentorship

Work Rights

Not specified

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