Assistant Basic Scientist 1
Summary: The Staff Scientist is responsible for planning and supervising the execution of projects for the laboratory of Dr. Ward. The Research Scientist will be involved in experiment design for research projects related to better understanding psoriatic disease pathogenesis, including skin and musculoskeletal manifestations of the disease and related comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease and depression. The Research Scientist is expected to assist with grant and manuscript writing and be able to work independently and supervise and train more junior people in the lab.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ongoing projects the lab is recruiting for include:
- B cell-T cell interactions and contributions to psoriatic arthritis pathogenesis.
- Identifying pathogenic molecules involved in neutrophil-platelet interactions responsible for psoriasis promotion of thrombosis.
- Host-microbe interactions and their role in modulating psoriasis skin and joint inflammation.
- Generating and studying innovative models of poorly understood skin diseases.
- Elucidating Klk6-Par1 signaling mechanisms in inflammatory skin diseases.
The postdoc will work independently on research projects under the supervision of the principal investigator. The candidate should have experience working with animal models of inflammation, technical expertise in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, as well as a willingness to learn new techniques. Individuals with experience in managing large electronic datasets and Bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and reports, and to regularly present their findings in lab meetings, department, and institutional research seminars, and at national/international meetings. Candidates must have an M.D and/or Ph.D. with relevant lab experience, a strong record of productivity with evidence of first-author publications, and excellent communication skills.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, and benefits; NIH funded.
Diversity Statement: In employment, as in education, the Ward Lab and VUMC are committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.