The Zayed Laboratory is searching for a postdoctoral candidate who is interested in participating in exciting and cutting-edge research that has direct relevance to human vascular pathophysiology. This opportunity is ideal for researchers who wish to become rapidly productive and participate in ongoing and already funded research studies. The opportunity also allows the researcher to work collaboratively with various other dynamic scientists within the departments of surgery, radiology, endocrinology, immunology, and biomedical engineering. In addition to direct access to high-quality research facilities, the research environment is also highly accommodating and flexible.

The Zayed Research Innovation Laboratory is a well-funded research laboratory that fosters a diverse, vibrant, and collaborative research environment for research scientists who wish to advance their research academic careers. The laboratory provides the environment and critical resources for research investigators (at all levels and backgrounds) to participate in exciting research projects evaluating a broad array of topics in vascular pathophysiology. These already funded research topics include projects in: 

·        Endothelial and smooth muscle cell biology

·        Arterial and venous structural anatomy

·        Atherogenesis and atheroprogression

·        Molecular imaging of human atherosclerosis

·        Influence of lipid metabolism and diabetes on arterial disease

·        Influence of diet on arterial aneurysmal disease and inflammation

·        Serum biomarkers of vascular disease

·        Large animal models for deep venous thrombosis

·        Arteriovenous vascular platforms for xenotransplantation

The laboratory is housed in a large 1,300 sq.ft. newly renovated space, with plenty of laboratory bench and desk space for researchers. The Zayed Research Innovation Laboratory specifically includes its own:

·        Histology core facility

·        Robust biobank of human/rodent/porcine vascular specimens

·        Surgical suites

·        Short-term small animal housing facility

·        Immunohistochemistry and microscopy center

·        Tissue culture facility

·        Engineering and device construction space

·        Conference meeting space

Researchers will have access to unique career and professional development training opportunities through the Washington University School of Medicine Career Center, Teaching Center, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and many other professional campus groups.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .