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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Molecular Cardiology Research Institute

Tufts Medicine
Boston, MA, US
Full-time

The Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI) is an internationally known institute with several principal investigators studying diverse topics of molecular medicine.

The fellow will work closely with the principal investigator, her lab, and other members of this dynamic research institute.

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The Molecular Cardiology Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, invites post-doctoral applications for a position to study wound healing in the laboratory of Dr.

Lakshmi Pulakat. A highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought, ideally with prior experience in pharmacology or toxicology, to develop novel, translational therapies for expedited healing of ulcers and preventing recurrence.

The Pulakat laboratory studies basic signaling mechanisms that expedite healing of obesity and diabetes induced non-healing ulcers and develop new therapies for their expedited healing.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal Investigator to address clinically relevant questions in chronic, non-healing ulcer, and utilize molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology to study chronic wound healing in rat models and ex vivo pig and human skin.

Prior experience with rat models and a willingness to learn to perform new wound assessment and transdermal delivery technologies using rats and ex vivo tissues is essential.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal Investigator on research projects and as needed, will be required to independently develop protocols and establish new methodologies in the laboratory.

The applicant would be intimately involved in writing and presenting new discoveries. The position requires :

Minimum Qualifications :

1. MD, PHD or both in a relevant field of study (lab based-preferred).

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Prior experience in pharmacology or toxicology is desirable.

2. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication

Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list .

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Conduct s independent research projects within the healthcare field, under the guidance and mentorship of senior researchers.

2. Design s and implement s research studies, including experimental protocols, data collection methods, and statistical analysis plans.

3. Analyze s and interpret s research data, using appropriate statistical techniques and software.

4. Prepare s research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences and scientific meetings.

5. Collaborate s with other researchers and professionals to develop and refine research hypotheses, study designs, and methodologies.

6. Stay s updated with the latest advancements and breakthroughs in healthcare research and apply relevant knowledge to ongoing projects.

7. Assist s in securing research funding by contributing to grant writing and research proposal development.

8. Collaborate s with healthcare professionals and institutions to collect clinical data and samples for research purposes.

9. Contribute s to the development and validation of new diagnostic tools, treatments, and interventions.

10. Participate s in the preparation of research reports, progress updates, and grant applications.

11. Mentor s and provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students involved in research projects.

12. Collaborate s with industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications and technologies.

13. Collaborate s with regulatory bodies and ethics committees to ensure compliance with research protocols and regulations.

14. Contribute s to the dissemination of research findings to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public through various channels, such as seminars, workshops, and publications.

15. Maintain s accurate and organized records of research data, protocols, and results, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

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