"Post-Doctoral Scholar"

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky is seeking to hire a Post-Doctoral Scholar for the Gerber/Sasse Lab. Our lab is focused on improving therapeutics for lung disease through studying the genetic and molecular basis of inflammation and airway cell differentiation as a scientific team. Experimental approaches include analysis of molecular/genetic responses to air pollution, nicotine, glucocorticoids and cytokines in airway smooth muscle and airway epithelial cells. Multi-omics methods are utilized, including ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq and genome editing to determine the role of specific factors in airway cell differentiation and disease processes, including IPF, asthma and COPD. Responsibilities will include designing, performing, and repeating a wide range of molecular biology experiments, and ability to technically replicate complex experiments is required.

The ideal candidate must have a Ph.D. and should exhibit expertise in molecular and cell biology and/or bioinformatics. Critical thinking and a desire to become independent in the design, management and interpretation of molecular biology and multi-omics experiments are preferred. Advanced training opportunities and attendance at relevant meetings and workshops are available for motivated candidates.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine and UK HealthCare is located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Lexington, an ideal location to experience the work-life balance we strive to provide for all of our employees. The College of Medicine seeks qualified applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to creating an environment in which all members feel welcomed and valued. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Questions or inquiries may be directed to: phillip.mccann@uky.edu. Please include a CV and letter of interest. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please address your letter to:

Anthony Gerber, MD, PhD

Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

740 S. Limestone St., K528, Lexington KY 40536-0284