A postdoctoral position is available for a collaborative research project in the laboratories of Dr. Jared Weis in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Dr. Victoria Weis in the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. We have recently pioneered the translational use of photoacoustic imaging for characterizing intestinal physiology in infants. Our current research goals focus on developing and validating these novel in vivo photoacoustic imaging methods in animal models of intestinal diseases affecting premature infants, specifically necrotizing enterocolitis. This research integrates gastrointestinal cell biology/physiology and biomedical imaging tools to explore the mechanistic underpinnings of an exciting and translationally relevant diagnostic imaging method for infant intestinal diseases.
Self-motivated individuals with a PhD or equivalent in biomedical sciences and a record of scholarly productivity in biomedical research are encouraged to apply. Researchers who have expertise and interest in gastrointestinal physiology with wet lab experience in animal models of disease and cell/molecular biology will be given preference. The prospective candidate will have the opportunity to work within a highly interactive and multidisciplinary team to conduct basic and translational gastrointestinal research. Salary for the postdoctoral fellow is competitive by following the guidelines stipulated by the National Institutes of Health.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a nurturing environment with numerous opportunities for collaboration and professional training. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter indicating career goals and research interests, and a list of 3 references to Dr. Jared Weis at JWeis@wakehealth.edu and Dr. Victoria Weis at VWeis@wakehealth.edu.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
757 jobs found