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Department Name/Number: Pharmaceutical Sciences/ 0-6382-000

College/Division: USF Health- Taneja College of Pharmacy

Salary Plan: Temporary

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000/year (40hrs/wk.)

Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar Research

Organizational Summary:

The USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy is managed by the Dean and an actively engaged administrative leadership team. The mission of the college is to transform Health through educating students to be outstanding and successful practitioners and leaders in the profession; through leading in discovery and innovation of education and practice in pharmacy; and through delivering the highest quality care in diverse, interprofessional clinical and community settings.

Job Summary:

Post-doctoral position is available in the Dr. Wanling Xuan lab (PI) in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr. Xuan’s research, supported by NIH funding and USF, is focused on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The research lab is currently concentrating on muscle and cardiovascular diseases. The emphasis is on stem cells, regeneration, and repair in age related diseases using transgenic mice, human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and organoids derived from patient-specific iPSCs. The research laboratory employs molecular biology, cellular biology, advanced stem cell techniques, translation tools, and animal models for its research. The research associated with this position will primarily focus on studying cardiac dysfunction in aging.

The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities and expectations:

  • Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic candidates;
  • Abilities to vigorously pursue scientific projects (design and perform experiments) and complete the goals of the project;
  • Knowledgeable about animal surgery, stem cell culture; mouse models, and molecular biology;
  • Collect and analyze data accurately without bias and use statistics for analysis, and test hypothesis;
  • Analysis and interpretation of the findings;
  • Maintain records, communicate efficiently with the PI;
  • Attends weekly meetings, routine research lab meetings and presents data;
  • Research productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training within a selected area of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Molecular biology experiences in the field of transcriptional regulation of gene expression, epigenetics, gene editing;
  • Cell biology with expertise in quantitative imaging such as fluorescence time-lapse microscope and image analysis;
  • Experience in stem cell research is plus but not required.
  • M.D or Ph.D. or equivalent in medicine, molecular biology, genetics, muscle biology, cardiology, or related scientific fields. (Should be less than 5 years after receiving the terminal degree).

Special skills/Training:

  • Expertise in stem cells, cell culture and differentiation, histology, molecular biology, mouse heart surgeries. 
  • Commitment for at least two-three years.

Preferred Documents for application:

  • Cover letter highlighting research accomplishments and future interest;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • A list of three references.

USF Health

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35877

Original Posting Date: 12/15/2023

Posting End Date: 05/05/2024

How To Apply 

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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