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Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Research
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Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow - Cardiovascular Research |
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| Appointment Type | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department | IUSM - Surgery - Cardiothoracic |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | The laboratory of Dr. Meijing Wang, within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine, is seeking a highly motivated and independent post-doctoral fellow to study sex-related mechanisms in septic cardiomyopathy, with focus on cardiac mitochondrial response to inflammation using cell culture and murine models. Ongoing projects include molecular basis for sex dependent mitochondrial function in septic cardiomyopathy and single cell atlas of resident immune cells in the heart. As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana. Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation/. |
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| Department Contact for Questions | Meghan Hutchinson, HR Business Partner Department of Surgery mjhutchi@iu.edu |
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| Special Instructions | Screening of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Only selected applicants will be contacted for interview. Please be prepared to upload: A CV, Letter of interest (in this document please be sure to include in a brief description of research interests and past research experience), and the names and contact information for three references. |
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| OAA # | IUSM-01689-2023 |
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