Post Doctoral Fellow - Human Performance/Division of Exercise Physiology

The Department of Human Performance in the Division of Exercise Physiology at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a Post Doctoral position.

About the Opportunity

This position supports research activities exploring epigenetic signaling and fibrosis. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

1. Develop and execute molecular biology experiments; Cell signaling, gene regulation, primary fibroblast isolation, receptor activation.
2. Develop, perform, and execute animals experiments; Tissue fluorescent imaging, enzyme kinetics, protein expression, gene expression, flow cytometry, cardiac function measurements, and fibrosis assessment.
3. Develop, perform, and execute bioinformatic analyses on "omic" data.
4. Develop, perform, and analyze fibroblast cocultures experiments.
5. Coordinate, manage, and execute human subject research
6. Develop and conduct experimental approach for assigned projects.
7. Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
8. Prepare manuscripts for publication.
9. Develop new research proposals for funding agencies.
10. Share research findings and make presentations at scientific conferences.

• A Doctoral degree in biology, biochemistry, engineering or related field is required

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:

  • Strong theoretical and experimental background.

  • Strong theoretical and experimental background in the subject area of cardiovascular fibrosis
  • Experience working with human subjects and/ or human subject samples.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Skilled in some combination of the following areas:
   1. Fibroblast cell function
   2. Cell signaling
   3. Metabolism, metabolomics, proteomics, genomics
   4. Extracellular Matrix
2. Skilled at using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
3. Skilled at identifying complex problems and evaluating options for implementing solutions.
4. Ability to document and present the research results.
5. Ability to write manuscripts for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
6. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
7. Ability to collect data and draw valid conclusions.
8. Ability to meet deadlines, as well as prepare, present and report results effectively.
9. Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of co-investigators from diverse disciplines and organizations.
10. Ability to do strategic planning for program development.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.