Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105900

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)

Position Description:

A Research Scientist position is available in the Center for Cardiometabolic Science at the University of Louisville. Successful applicants should have experience with microscopy (e.g., fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy) and histopathology and will be responsible for acquiring data and/or coordinating use of microscopy and histopathology equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing studies in the Center for Cardiometabolic Science.

• Direct, conduct and organize data collection and analysis activities; coordinate and schedule research activities.

• Help maintain records.

• Perform fluorescence, confocal, and multiphoton microscopic analysis.

• Perform atomic force microscopy analysis.

• Perform tissue sectioning and staining. Help supervise trainees and laboratory staff.

• Organize and conduct statistical analysis of data generated from study results.

• Prepare written reports and documents pertaining to data management, research methodology, and study results. Regularly present and communicate findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluorescence/confocal imaging experience, multiphoton microscopy, atomic force microscopy, histopathological expertise.

• Master of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, physiology, or related field, with proven aptitude in biomedical research.

• Proficient in MS outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint with effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.