Postdoctoral Scholar Research (Finance)
Position Summary:
The Taylor-Clark laboratory, in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology at the Morsani College of Medicine University of South Florida, seeks a motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research supported by multiple NIH-funded awards. The Taylor-Clark lab investigates visceral interoception and its contribution to diseases of the airways, cardiovascular system and the gut. The current project investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the role of vagal sensory nerves in mediating respiratory reflexes, bronchospasm and airway hyperreactivity in asthma/allergic airway disease.Minimum Qualifications:
MD or PhD in medical, biological or physical sciences
Preferred Qualifications:
Solid expertise with lung function testing in rodents (flexivent, plethysmography), expertise in inflammatory or infectious models of lung disease.
Successfully published manuscripts as first author in peer-reviewed journals.
Completed doctoral-level course in grant writing.
Excellent organization skills.
Attention to detail, high quality record keeping.
Excellent English writing and oral communications skills.
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .Design, troubleshoot and perform experiments under the direction of the PI
Perform lung function testing of rodents in inflammatory airway disease models
Analyze and archive data
Present results in posters and oral presentations at regional and national conferences
Draft, write and edits manuscripts and grant applications
Integrate research with other team members
