Req Id 40998
Job Title Post Doc Research Assistant
City West Lafayette
Job Description
Job Summary
Chad C. Carroll Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University in West Lafayette IN is looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow interested in tendon biology. The long-term goal of Dr. Carrolls research is to identify the mechanisms behind poor tendon health and develop strategies to restore tendon function. His diverse research program includes projects on circulating mediators of tendon problems including advanced glycation end products AGEs and hormones such as estrogen. His team also investigates nutritional interventions and how combining them with exercise impacts tendon health.
Our labs work covers the entire translational spectrum - from molecular biology studies of disease mechanisms to human clinical trials testing treatments. The selected candidate will gain experience with human research subjects genetic mouse models magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound imaging to evaluate tendon properties. There are extensive collaborations with the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences.
The candidate will also be expected to work with and assist Dr. Carroll with the mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student team members.
A five-year NIH R01 grant supports this position. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue extramural funding.
Core Competencies
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in physiology exercise physiology biochemistry kinesiology or biomedical engineering. Applicants must be able to work independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills along with a publication history are expected.
Preferred qualifications experience working with rodent models and human subjects prior experience with PCR next-generation sequencing mouse breeding ultrasound and MRI imaging.
How to Apply
To apply submit a letter of application curriculum vitae statement of research and the names and contact information of three references through the apply link.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date of August 1st 2026.
For more information regarding the position contact Dr. Carroll at carrol71purdue.edu
A background check will be required for employment in this position
Purdue University is an EOEAA employer. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply
About Purdue
Purdue University is located in West Lafayette Indiana within easy driving distance of Indianapolis and Chicago. Purdue University is one of the nations leading land-grant universities with a full range of academic majors more than 45000 students and more than 10000 employees.
FLSA Status Exempt
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Posting Start Date 22726