Postdoctoral Positions

A postdoctoral position is now available in the biofluids lab of Dr. Wei Yin and Dr. David A. Rubenstein at Oklahoma State University, to study the role of secondhand smoke in cardiovascular disease development. Questions focus on how secondhand smoke affects vascular endothelial cell functions under various shear stress conditions; as well as potential therapeutic solutions that can inhibit such an effect. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering or other related fields, and have experience in basic wet lab techniques, including RT-PCR, cell culture, western-blot, etc. Applicants should include a brief cover letter highlighting the applicant's research experience and interests, Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of 3 professional references. Oklahoma State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications should be sent to:
Wei Yin, Ph.D.
218 Engineering North
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
wei.yin@okstate.edu

Postdoctoral Positions

Two NIH-supported postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Benjimen Walker to study altered endothelial control of vascular reactivity in the systemic and pulmonary circulations following chronic hypoxia. Research focuses on endothelial ion channel function and utilizes a variety of approaches including patch clamp, calcium imaging, videomicroscopic dimensional analysis of pressurized arterioles, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy. Applicants should have a background in cardiovascular physiology and preference will be given to individuals with experience with patch clamp and/or calcium imaging. Successful applicants will join an active training program in vascular physiology supported in part by an NHLBI-funded training grant. Stipend levels are in accordance with NIH guidelines, however applications are not restricted to US citizens.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, description of their research experience/interests and the names and contact information of 2-3 references to:

Benjimen R. Walker, Ph.D. ( bwalker@salud.unm.edu )
Department of Cell Biology and Physiology/Vascular Physiology Group
MSC 08 4750
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Postdoctoral Position in Prostaglandin Synthesis and Catabolism in Systemic Inflammation

Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate position is available immediately to study lipid mediators of fever and hypothermia in systemic inflammation in rodent models and human patients. Background in molecular biology and/or neuroanatomy is preferred, but dedication to work and enthusiastic interest in our research program are more important than the area of specialization. Mandatory requirements include an advanced degree, a track record of peer-reviewed publications, excellent computer skills, and good writing skills.

The laboratory also studies physiological roles of TRP channels and neural pathways involved in behavioral thermoregulation. To learn more about the laboratory, go to http://www.feverlab.net .

Send applications to Andrej Romanovsky, Systemic Inflammation Laboratory, St. Joseph's Hospital, 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85013, USA; aromano@chw.edu . Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Andrej Romanovsky
602 406-5059

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN MICROCIRCULATION

An NIH-supported postdoctoral position is now available in the laboratory of Dr. Steven Segal to study blood flow control in the microcirculation of mouse skeletal muscle using intravital microscopy. Questions focus on the role of sympathetic innervation in regulating intercellular signaling among arteriolar smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells in vivo, particularly in the context of aging. Coupled with physiological and pharmacological interventions, experimental approaches include microsurgery and microdissection, stimulation and recording using micropipettes and microelectrodes, and imaging microvessels using fluorescence and brightfield microscopy. Complementary techniques rely on immunolabeling and molecular analyses of gene expression. A background in cardiovascular/exercise physiology with experience in calcium imaging, electrophysiology and/or molecular biology is ideal. For our most recent work in this area see:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20375140

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20624796

Applications should include a brief cover letter highlighting the applicant's research experience and interests, Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of 2-3 professional references. Stipends are in accord with experience and NIH guidelines. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer; ADA accommodations are available from the ADA Coordinator.

Applications should be sent to:

Steven S. Segal, Ph.D.
University of Missouri - Columbia
Medical Pharmacology and Physiology
1 Hospital Drive, MA415 Medical Science Building
Columbia, MO 65212
segalss@health.missouri.edu

Announcement of a research stipendium from the Swedish National Centre for Research in Sports

www.centrumforidrottsforskning.se

As part of a strategic effort to improve the international competitive standing of Swedish sport, the Swedish National Centre for Research in Sports (CIF) is awarding a research stipendium to cover the salary of a full time researcher/research fellow in biomechanics or physiology, with an emphasis on elite sport and performance development.

Applicants should hold a PhD and presently occupy, or be qualified to occupy, a position in a Swedish university or college closely affiliated with elite sport. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to coordinated efforts initiated by the Swedish government to improve the international competitive standing of Swedish sport.
In agreement with the host institution, the stipendium will be awarded for a maximum of 2 years with the possibility of an extension of 1 year. Financial support is provisional on the condition that CIF continues to have sufficient funds at its disposal throughout the period of the stipendium. The stipendium will be paid in biannual installments on receipt of satisfactory intermediate reports. The stipendium is available from December 2010.

Applications should include: CV, including a list of published work. Five publications considered most relevant to the position should be appended. A research program, describing the work proposed for the next three years. The program should describe how the proposed research is important for elite sport and how it may benefit performance development. A document, bearing the original signature of an authorized representative of the host institution, confirming support of the proposed research and the position. Any other items considered to be important in support of the application. An original, signed letter of recommendation from the head of the host institution. The letter should endorse the applicant’s suitability for employment and competence to be entrusted with facilities and equipment.

Five complete copies of applications should be sent to the address below by the 15th September, 2010, stating reference number 55-351/10. Any decision to further consider applications and to award the stipendium will made by the board of CIF in consultation with experts in the field.

For more information on the position, please contact:
Christine Dartsch, telephone: +46 8 402 22 55, e-mail: Christine.Dartsch@gih.se

GIH
Centrum för idrottsforskning
Ansökan av medel till Forskare
Box 5626
114 86 Stockholm

National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Training Grant
“Training in Vascular Biology and Medicine”
T32 HL079995-06

Keith March, M.D., Ph.D., Director
Michael Sturek, Ph.D., Associate Director

A new institutional National Institutes of Health training grant is now recruiting for postdoctoral fellows, to train at the Indiana University School of Medicine. This training program is under the direction of Keith L. March, MD, PhD, the Director of the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine (ICVBM), with Michael Sturek, PhD, Chair of the Department of Cellular & Integrative Physiology, as Associate Director.

The primary focus of this training grant is to provide post-doctoral vascular biology training to PhD, DVM, MD, or DVM/MD-PhD fellows from an interdisciplinary perspective with a particular emphasis on translation of basic findings into clinical research and practice.

At Indiana University, over the past decade, we have developed a multidisciplinary program in Vascular Biology and Medicine, comprised of about 30 investigators from basic as well as clinical departments. These include investigators from 10 clinical divisions and departments, as well as 6 basic science departments or Engineering (Purdue). This center has made possible a highly interactive environment for collaboration among these investigators, which has been reflected in emergence of and very active participation in several new group activities which lend themselves to a robust training environment: a vascular biology seminar series, a vascular journal club, and vascular research discussion groups.

We have five major vascular research initiatives that constitute the backbone of the available program. These are: 1) Vascular Stem and Progenitor Cells; 2) Vascular Risk Factors; 3) Vascular wall cell biology; 4) Vascular Signaling; and 5) Mechanotransduction / Remodeling. These initiatives represent major fields of vascular biology, in each of which our program has funded investigators and interdisciplinary interactions. Within these major research initiatives, there are basic scientists as well as clinician investigators. The strength of this approach is the vertical integration of basic and clinical research programs that enrich the training experience, permitting the trainee to identify clinically relevant research questions, become faceted in multiple disciplines, and eventually acquire the skills to achieve basic insights into pathophysiological mechanisms of vascular disease. The total research funding for FY 2008 of the mentors within this center, was more than $17,000,000 including more than $10,300,000 in NIH funds. Our training program is further strengthened by our Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (http://www.indianactsi.org/).

In the year 2010-2011, three positions are available to continue the program. This will bring the total positions to five for the overall postdoctoral T32 program; we anticipate that two to three new fellows each year will be accepted for training under this program.

For further information, or to apply to this program, please contact Dr. March at:

Keith L. March, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine, Cellular & Integrative Physiology, and Biomedical Engineering
Director, Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine
Telephone: 317-278-0130
FAX: 317-278-0089
kmarch@iupui.edu
http://www.vascularbiomed.iu.edu

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position Available Immediately in Cardiovascular Physiology and Biophysics in Chicago, USA.

A post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Pieter de Tombe at the Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago.

Job Description: Our laboratory is focused on two main research themes: 1) Elucidation of the cellular mechanisms that underlie depressed cardiac pump function in heart failure, with a special emphasis on the biophysical properties of the contractile proteins in terms of myofilament chemo-mechanical coupling and Ca2+ sensitivity of force development; 2) Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms that underlie strain modulation of myofilament function, a phenomenon that forms the cellular basis of the Frank-Starling Law of the heart. The tools that are used in our research include: animal models of cardiac disease as well as study of human heart disease myocardium; single cell and trabeculae multicellular Ca2+ transient, force development, and sarcomere length measurement & control; activation/relaxation kinetics in single myofibrils; recombinant (mutant) protein expression, purification, and exchange in permeabilized muscle; transgenic mouse models; adeno- and associate virus infection of cultured cardiac cells combined with biophysical measurements; x-ray diffraction structural studies of isolated muscle; 2-photon deep tissue confocal microscopy; proteomics.

Requirements: a doctoral degree in Physiology, Bioengineering, or other relevant disciplines. The candidate will work in a laboratory composed of several Ph.D. students, our technicians, and four post-doctoral fellows; several projects are available for study in the general areas of heart failure and cardiac myocyte strain sensing.

The department of cell and molecular physiology current employs ~17 faculty members; a large section of the faculty is engaged in cardiovascular research in a strongly collaborative and collegial environment. The campus also houses a cardiovascular research center with an emphasis on translational research.

Salary: salary will be set according to NIH pay scale guidelines. Since this position is not funded through a training grant, applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply.

Qualified applicants should (preferably in pdf format) submit 1) a current CV, 2) letter of interest describing research experience and future career plans, 3) names, phone number and email addresses of three referees.

Applications should be sent by email to : postdoc.lumc@me.com

Pieter P. de Tombe, Ph.D.
James R. DePauw Professor of Physiology
Chair, Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology
Director Cardiovascular Research Center
Loyola University Chicago
2160 South First Ave.
Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, IL 60153-5500

(708) 216-1018
(708) 216-6308 (FAX)
pdetombe@lumc.edu
http://www.stritch.luc.edu/depts/physio

Post-doctoral fellow positions are available immediately at West Virginia University's Department of Physiology and Pharmacology related to the identification and characterization of purine receptors in the cardiovascular system. 

A PhD in Pharmacology or Physiology is required.  One year experience in vitro muscle bath, isolated heart, cell culture studies, Real Time PCR, Western Blot, and other molecular techniques is also required.  To view the full position description, please visit the WVU JOBS Bulletin at www.hr.wvu.edu/jobs .

This position will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants should forward a letter of application, current curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Dr. S. Jamal Mustafa, West Virginia University, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, PO 9229, Morgantown, WV  26506.

West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

S. Jamal Mustafa, Ph.D.
Asst. VP/Asst. Dean for Research
Distinguished Research Professor (ECU)
Robert C. Byrd Professor (WVU)
Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology and Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
WVU HSC/School of Medicine
2267 Health Sciences South
PO Box 9104
Morgantown WV  26506-9104
Phone:  304-293-5830/1123
Fax:  304-293-7038
Email:  smustafa@hsc.wvu.edu

Postdoctoral Positions on Cardiovascular Physiology / Biomedical Engineering

Postdoctoral positions are immediately available in labs of Prof. Kenji Sunagawa at the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

Job Description: Regulatory failure plays a central role in the pathogenesis of refractory cardiovascular diseases. We have been developing artificial devices to intervene the regulatory systems to overcome those pathological states. The devices function as parts of physiological systems and restore normal function of the impaired regulatory systems. In this particular project, we will be developing a neuromodulator which reinstitutes disrupted autonomic balance in heart failure. Applicants need expertise in animal and/or human experiments and should have sophisticated knowledge in cardiovascular physiology with working knowledge in biomedical engineering.

Requirements: Doctoral degrees in Cardiovascular Physiology, Biomedical Engineering and/or relevant disciplines.

Salary level will be commensurate with previous experience and within the constraints of the position. We are currently accepting applications for this immediate opening and will continue until the position is filled. The major funding source of the position is JST (2010-14) (Japanese Science and Technology Agency). Employer is the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. The candidate is NOT necessarily a citizen or permanent resident of Japan.

Interview: Applicants selected for an interview is required to visit Kyushu University, Fukuoka at OUR expense. Meeting the minimum qualifications does NOT guarantee the interview.

Qualified applicants should submit 1) a current CV/resume; 2) a letter of interest, describing research accomplishments and future career plans; and 3) three letters of recommendation via mail directly to the address below;

Kenji Sunagawa, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Kyushu University
3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku,
Fukuoka Japan
http://www.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp/cardiol/research_units/baio/index.html

Two NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship positions are available in the Nehrke Lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

The laboratory focuses on integrative physiology and acid/base transport in the genetic model C. elegans. The successful candidates must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D, MD, etc) in a biomedical related field and experience with model organisms is preferred, but not required. The first project focuses on synergistic proton and calcium signaling during rhythmic defecation behavior in worms. This behavior is driven by oscillatory calcium signaling and calcium wave propagation in the intestine and thus a working knowledge of dynamic fluorescent imaging techniques, genetically-encoded biosensors and/or optogenetics would be beneficial. This position is currently open to begin immediately. A second position is available starting in January, 2011 to study organelle pH regulation and neurodegeneration following cell stress. The approach will incorporate both worm and mammalian models (cell culture, primary cells from transgenic mice). A background in neurobiology/neurodegeneration is preferred. Rochester, NY is a small city (~200,000) on the shores of Lake Ontario. The locale is perfect for families, the schools are generally excellent, and an abundance of opportunites exist for the outdoorsperson. Our theatre and orchestras are among the best on the East coast, buoyed by proximity to the world-reknown Eastman School of Music. The University of Rochester Medical Center is a premier research and teaching institute. The laboratory itself is currently peopled by several graduate students, undergraduates, a postdoc and a technician, and is thus relatively small (~8 people). I myself still work in the lab and have routine contact with other lab members on a daily basis. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualification. The University of Rochester is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Interested individuals should send their current CV by email, and the names and contact information (including email) of three references to keith_nehrke@urmc.rochester.edu

Dr. Keith Nehrke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine, Nephrology Division
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY 14642
585-275-7020
keith_nehrke@urmc.rochester.edu

[cvsec] Postdoctoral position available immediately

A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study the role of arterial stiffening in the progression of pulmonary hypertension. Studies will be performed in patients and animal models of the disease. Human studies focus on analysis of pressure-flow and pulmonary vascular morphometric data obtained with invasive and non-invasive methods including state-of-the-art 4-D fast acquisition MR methods available at the University of Wisconsin. Animal studies focus on the molecular mechanisms that determine the progression of pulmonary hypertension with particular attention to vascular mechanics, pulsatile pulmonary hemodynamics and right ventricular function.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physiologists, clinicians and medical physicists. S/he will must have an MD or PhD (or expect to be awarded one shortly) in a relevant discipline (Biomedical Engineering, Physiology or Cardiovascular Medicine or equivalent) and will have experience in project management. The role requires that you have the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Qualified applicants should submit 1) a current CV/resume; 2) a letter of interest, describing research accomplishments and future career plans; and 3) names and contact information of three references via email to: Naomi C. Chesler, PhD [Chesler@engr.wisc.edu]

Salary level will be commensurate with previous experience and within the constraints of the position. We are currently accepting applications for this immediate opening and will continue until the position is filled.

Note, one funding source for this position may be possible through the UW Cardiovascular Research Center's Training Program in Translational Cardiovascular Science. For funding through this mechanism, the candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Please see the Training Program website for further information on eligibility, application procedures and description:
http://www.cvrc.wisc.edu/training/index.html .

Naomi C. Chesler, PhD
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
University of Wisconsin at Madison
2146 ECB; 1550 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706-1609
tel: 608 265-8920
fax: 608 265-9239

The University of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to ethnic and cultural diversity among its faculty, students, and administrative staff. Applications from women and ethnic minorities are encouraged.

You are currently subscribed to cvsec as: mvelarde@bio.puc.cl
To unsubscribe click here:
http://lists.the-aps.org:81/u?id=223902.a03ee2cde367c17287ada4b47dcef6d8&n=T&l=cvsec&o=221878
or send a blank email to
leave-221878-223902.a03ee2cde367c17287ada4b47dcef6d8@lists.the-aps.org

Universidad de Valparaíso
Facultad de Ciencias
Departamento de Fisiología

Bases del Concurso para Cargos Académicos

El Departamento de Fisiología de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Universidad de Valparaíso, llama a concurso de antecedentes para ocupar 2 cargos Académicos: uno de Jornada Parcial y uno de Jornada Completa en áreas específicas de la Fisiología. Los académicos seleccionados serán adscritos administrativa y físicamente al Departamento de Fisiología.

Concurso Público de Antecedentes

Se llama a concurso a los siguientes cargos:

• Académico Jornada Parcial (22 h) para colaborar en investigación y realizar docencia de Fisiología, preferentemente de sistema endocrino, digestivo y renal. Inicio de funciones Septiembre 2010.
• Académico Jornada Completa (44 h) para realizar investigación y docencia en el área de Neuroanatomía Funcional y Fisiología. Inicio de funciones Enero 2011.

Requisitos

• Profesional Universitario en áreas de las ciencias biológicas o ciencias de la salud.
• Experiencia docente comprobada de al menos 3 años en el área respectiva.
• Capacidad para liderar (cargo 44 h) o colaborar (cargo 22 h) en investigación en el área respectiva.
• Título profesional y grado académico de Doctor o Magíster (debidamente reconocidos en Chile, al momento de la contratación).
• Residencia en Chile al momento de asumir el cargo.
• Lo estipulado en el artículo 12º de la ley 18.834 de 1989 modificada por DFL29 de 2005 (Estatuto Administrativo).

Antecedentes a considerar por la comisión evaluadora

• Experiencia Docente
• Experiencia en Investigación
• Se privilegiará edad menor a 40 años
• Se privilegiará grado académico de Doctor sobre Magíster.
• Cartas de recomendación confidenciales de 2 Académicos destacados en el área de Fisiología.
• Entrevista personal (*)
• Carta de Motivación indicando intereses, plan de inserción y proyección al interior del Departamento de Fisiología (*)
• Los postulantes preseleccionados deberán realizar de una clase pública en Fisiología de Sistemas (*)

(*) La coherencia de estos aspectos con la línea de desarrollo del Departamento de Fisiología será preponderante en la evaluación.

Responsabilidades del cargo

Cargo 22 h. Deberá realizar docencia de pre y postgrado en el área respectiva de la Fisiología y apoyar la investigación del Departamento de Fisiología.

Cargo 44 h. Realizar docencia de pre y postgrado en Neuroanatomía Funcional y Fisiología, además de establecer una línea de Investigación propia al interior del Departamento de Fisiología.

Postulaciones

Retiro de las bases a partir del 05 de Julio del 2010 (pueden ser solicitadas al e-mail mencionado más abajo).

Recepción de antecedentes hasta el 15 de Julio del 2010 .

Documentos que deben ser enviados a postulación

1. Curriculum Vitae actualizado
2. Fotocopia legalizada de documentos de Título, Grado y Cédula de Identidad (ambos lados) o Pasaporte
3. 2 Cartas de recomendación confidenciales de Académicos destacados en el área de Fisiología
4. Carta de Motivación indicando intereses, plan de inserción y proyección al interior del Departamento de Fisiología

Los antecedentes deben ser enviados a:

Profesor Pedro Espoz Vallega
Secretario Académico, Facultad de Ciencias
Casilla 5030, Avenida Gran Bretaña 1091, Playa Ancha
Valparaíso, Chile
Fax: (56 32) 2508089
Tel.: (56 32) 2508013
e-mail: secretario.facultadciencias@uv.cl

Resultados

Los resultados del concurso se entregarán a más tardar el día 25 de Julio del 2010.

Los ganadores del concurso, una vez entregada su aceptación definitiva, deberán ser jerarquizados por la Comisión de Jerarquización de la Facultad de Ciencias.

El Concurso será declarado desierto en caso de:

1. Existir un ganador y éste sea jerarquizado como Ayudante
2. No se presentasen candidatos.

Apelación al concurso

La resolución de la comisión del concurso podrá ser apelada ante el Consejo de la Facultad de Ciencias, que resolverá por mayoría simple. Para este efecto no podrán integrar el Consejo quiénes hayan formado parte de la Comisión del concurso. Sólo podrán apelar de la resolución de la Comisión , los postulantes al concurso por sí mismos o por medio de apoderado.

La apelación podrá fundarse en vicios de fondo o de forma en el procedimiento. La apelación deberá interponerse ante el propio Consejo de Facultad, por escrito y debidamente fundada, dentro del plazo de 7 días de la notificación del resultado del concurso. El Consejo de Facultad deberá resolver la apelación en el plazo de 15 días de interpuesto el recurso. Esta resolución no será susceptible de recurso alguno.

Fecha de integración a planta.

En ambos casos existirá un período a contrata de dos años, después de lo cual una comisión de evaluación del Departamento de Fisiología analizará, en base al desempeño de las actividades de docencia e investigación, la integración al personal de planta del Departamento de Fisiología.

Valparaíso, 15 de Junio del 2010.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
School of Medicine
Department of Obstretics and Ginecology
Medical Research Centre (CIM)
Cellular and Molecular Physiology Laboratory (CMPL)
& Perinatology Research Laboratory (PRL)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
School of Medicine
Department of Obstretics and Ginecology
Medical Research Centre (CIM)
Cellular and Molecular Physiology Laboratory (CMPL)
& Perinatology Research Laboratory (PRL)

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
School of Medicine
Department of Obstretics and Ginecology
Medical Research Centre (CIM)
Cellular and Molecular Physiology Laboratory (CMPL)
& Perinatology Research Laboratory (PRL)