Research Scientist

Company: Cooper University Health Care
Location: Camden
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

About usAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. -Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. - - Short Description Postdoctoral position to study developmental biology in the lung at the Bhandari Lab at The Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper/Cooper University Health Care. The focus of the lab is in understanding the mechanisms of maturation and hyperoxia-induced injury and repair in the developing lung. The project combines genetic, molecular and cellular approaches using transgenic and knockout murine models and in vitro work. - The research will be conducted under the supervision of Vineet Bhandari, MD, DM, in the Department of Pediatrics. -Responsibilities: -Participate in the planning and execution of experiments, analysis, and interpretation data -Be technically sound with neonatal mouse physiology (specifically lung development), dissection, transgenic techniques and most modern molecular and cellular techniques including RNA sequencing, but not limited to cell culture, immunostaining and small animal handling, breeding and management of mouse colonies -Prepare manuscripts and grant applications -Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols -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 as neededExperience RequiredAt least 5 years of postdoctoral experience requiredEducation RequirementsDoctorate in Biological or Physical Science required.

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