Postdoctoral Research Associate - Cell Biology

The Marti Lab in the Department of Cell Biology & Physiology builds next-generation imaging and AI tools to reveal how health, aging, and disease progress inside living mammals. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with strong mouse or rat expertise who will lead heart and vascular studies using our new 3D super-resolution ultrasound platform. You will also have the chance to learn advanced instrumentation, 3D data analysis, and AI methods in close collaboration with engineers and physicists. We work closely with lab members to develop the skills, confidence, and creativity needed to explore the intersection of biology, technology, and AI.

All Marti Lab members receive mentoring in writing, speaking, and career planning, and help build a culture based on kindness, curiosity, humor, and the joy of discovery. Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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Trains under the supervision of Prof. Edward Marti including (but not limited to) the following activities:

• Maintain breeding colonies and husbandry of mice and rats.
• Coordinate small animal procedures.
• Prepare neonatal and adult rodents for vascular and cardiovascular imaging.
• Perform longitudinal ultrasound imaging during development and disease.
• Collaborate closely with teammates on experiments, data analysis, and presentations.
• Contribute to laboratory organization, IACUC protocols, and coordinate collaborations between groups.
• Mentor doctoral, masters and undergraduate students engaged in independent research activities.
• Independently design research experiments, evaluate research findings, and report results at major scientific conferences.

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in biology, physiology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated skill in handling mouse and rat pups, small animal procedures, and in vivo imaging.
• Familiarity with cardiac or vascular biology.
• Multimodal validation techniques such as histology, immunohistochemistry, or micro-CT.
• Experience drafting and maintaining IACUC protocols and vivarium databases.
• Interest in learning computational pipelines and deep learning of imaging.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Cardiovascular Biology, Deep Learning, Histology, Immunochemistry, In Vivo Imaging, Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT), Mouse Handling Questions

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