Anil K. Chauhan

Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Hematology/Oncology The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa, within the Divisions of Hematology/Oncology, is seeking a full-time postdoctoral research scholar for collaborative basic and translational research in vascular biology, thrombosis, hemostasis, and stroke. The successful researcher will lead projects investigating the mechanisms of arterial and venous thrombosis and stroke. The laboratory is part of the SPAN network, the University of Iowa Stroke Preclinical Assessment Center for Neuroprotection in Stroke, which evaluates neuroprotective agents in experimental stroke models to support translation toward human studies. Applicants must have a PhD in a biomedical science-related field and demonstrated expertise in platelet functional assays, leukocyte biology, in vivo thrombosis and hemostasis assays, microscopy, mouse handling and colony management, and filament or embolic stroke models with long-term functional outcomes. Additional technical experience should include RNA isolation, RT-PCR, PCR, Western blotting, and endothelial-cell isolation and culture. Supervisory experience, a strong publication record with first-author work, scientific software proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also expected. The position is full time and offers a salary of $62,232 to commensurate. Applications require a curriculum vitae and should be submitted online. Advertising continues until the position is filled.