POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Internal Medicine Cardiology - Lee Lab

A postdoctoral training position is available in the vascular-immunology laboratory of Laurel Y. Lee, MD,DPhil, in the Division of Cardiology and the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study the crosstalk between immunity, vascular biology, and metabolism in cardiovascular diseases. Our multidisciplinary basic science laboratory has several exciting projects related to understanding how immune activation alters vascular homeostasis at the molecular and cellular levels and contributes to various cardiovascular and metabolic disease processes, such as atherosclerosis.

Our laboratory’s ultimate goal is to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, or ischemic limb losses. Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with PhD, MD, or MD, PhD degrees to join us for this exciting endeavor.

Experience in molecular biology, cell biology, in vivo mouse studies or related fields is recommended. Prior training in immunology, vascular biology, metabolism, bioinformatics and/or genetic mouse models is a plus but not required. Interested individuals should upload a CV, statement of interest, and a list of three references.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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