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We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
A postdoctoral position is available, supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Levy. The program offers training in cardiovascular research with a special emphasis on heart valve disease, and serotonin receptor mechanisms together with platelet interactions. PhD; MD; MD-PhD candidates with both an interest and experience in basic cardiovascular research should apply. Applicants with specific expertise in such fields as cell and molecular biology, biomaterials, bioengineering, immunology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology are strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive salary & full benefits.
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and email addresses of 3 references to:
Dr. Robert Levy Director of Cardiology Research, and
William J Rashkind Chair in Pediatric Cardiology
Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Systems Pharmacology
The Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Abramson Research Center Suite 702
3615 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Job Responsibilities
1. Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols
2. Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data
3. Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills
4. Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings
5. Supervise junior lab members 6. Collaborate with other research projects
What you will do
Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols
Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data
Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills
Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings
Supervise junior lab members
Assist with other research projects
Education Qualifications
Doctorate Required
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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