POSTDOCTORAL POSITION – acute lung injury
Postdoctoral position available within a pulmonary research group to study mechanisms of lung injury and epithelial repair. Projects include studying chemokine receptors, focal adhesion kinase, cell migration, and protein-protein interactions in the context of acute lung injury and mechanobiology. Experience with cell culture, molecular biology, animal models of lung injury, mechanical ventilation, fluorescence microscopy, and pulmonary physiology are desirable. Required qualifications include a PhD or MD in a related field and good communication and writing skills. Send curriculum vitae and names and addresses of 3 references to Dr. Christopher M. Waters, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 894 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. cwaters2@uthsc.edu. http://physio1.uthsc.edu/~watersc/index.php
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.
The position includes an excellent benefits package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training.
