Post Doctoral Associate
Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001942)
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Associate. The Department of Surgery's dedication to excellence in research drives our commitment to seek out and train the best of the next generation of biomedical scientists.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must possess an M.D. or PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field. They should have the ability to work collaboratively and be interested in working with individuals from many different backgrounds, including clinicians and basic scientists. Candidates should also have effective writing and interpersonal skills.
Job Description: Under the direction of the principal investigator, Dr. Matthew Neal, the Postdoctoral Associate will focus on advancing the mechanistic and translational understanding of the ADAMTS13–von Willebrand factor (vWF) axis in trauma and hemorrhagic shock. Responsibilities will include designing, conducting, and interpreting complex in vivo animal studies to assess changes in ADAMTS13 activity, vWF multimer distribution, and downstream coagulopathy pathways, as well as performing advanced statistical analyses of clinical trial datasets to identify biomarker patterns, outcome associations, and therapeutic implications related to endothelial injury, coagulopathy, and resuscitation strategies. The successful Candidate will execute and optimize a range of biochemical and molecular assays, including enzymatic activity measurements, multimeric analyses, ELISA‑based quantification, and related techniques, to characterize ADAMTS13 and vWF dynamics. Scholarly productivity is expected through the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer‑reviewed journals and scientific conferences. The successful Candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across trauma surgery, critical care, hematology, and basic science disciplines, contribute to the training and mentorship of students and laboratory personnel, and perform any other assignments that the principal investigator may request.
To be considered for this position, please submit an application and current curriculum vitae in Talent Center at join.pitt.edu, Requisition ID 26001942.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae
Assignment Category Full-time regular
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