Postdoctoral Scholar Series, MFM Perinatal Research Lab

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for full-time positions in the Postdoctoral Scholar Series to investigate an emerging role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the regulation of uterine and placental hemodynamics. The lab currently focuses on advancing the understanding of a physiological role of augmented H2S signaling in uterine and placental angiogenesis and vasodilation in pregnancy, whether impaired H2S signaling contributes to preeclampsia, and whether protein sulfhydration serves as the primary signaling route for H2S to elicit its proangiogenic vasodilatory effects in the uterine and placental circulations.

The ideal candidates should be self-motivated and within two years after obtaining a doctorate degree in biomedical sciences. Candidates with a strong understanding of female reproductive biology and endocrinology are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous experience with perinatal biology is preferred but not required. Successful candidates will have opportunities to work with human uterine artery and placenta and novel primary vascular cell models from these tissues and to learn a variety of perinatal vascular biology research skills such as functional proteomics to analyze protein sulfhydration in potassium channels and angiogenic signaling pathways regulating uterine and placental vascular sequelae in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia. Specific research projects will depend on the successful candidates' interests, background, and training goals for career development.

To inquire about the position, please email your CV and letter of interest to:
Dongbao Chen, PhD
Professor in Ob/Gyn & Pathology
University of California Irvine, CA 92697
Email: dongbaoc@uci.edu.
URL: http://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=5879.
cc: Toby Ford (tobyf@hs.uci.edu)

For more information about the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, please visit: http://www.obgyn.uci.edu

Applicants must complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

1. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
2. Letter of Interest - Describe your experience, future goals, and address how you think you can contribute to the overall research direction of the laboratory.
3. Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
4. Names and addresses of three referees.

To apply, please submit your application online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09100.

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Candidates must possess a doctorate degree in biomedical sciences.

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