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Rutgers The State University RBHS Instructor in Newark, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | RBHS Instructor |
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| Department | NJMS-Pharmacology |
| Salary | Open |
| Posting Summary | In collaboration with a cardiovascular faculty member, the Instructor will develop a research program to test the central hypothesis that opening of Cx43 hemichannels by S-nitrosylation is a required step in endothelial cells for Ca2+ entry and enhanced production of NO and EDHF, whose signaling regulates longitudinal propagation of vasodilation along arteriolar length. Specifically, the Instructor will identify the presence of cennexin 43 hemichannels in endothelial cells and determine whether these hemichannels are activated b endothelium-dependent vasodilators via direct S-nitrosylation. The Instructor will also determine the specific role of endothelium Cx43-hemichannels in Ca2+ entry and its mediation of EDHF production in endothelial cells. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: In collaboration with a cardiovascular faculty member, the Instructor will 1. Develop experimental design and carry out experiments 2. Operate and maintain experimental equipment 3. Record and analyze experimental data 4. Write drafts of manuscripts 5. Draft proposals for grant funding 6. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned. Corporate Compliance Responsibilities Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. (To be included in all professional, supervisory and managerial job descriptions.) |
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| Posting Number | 22FA0403 |
| Posting Open Date | 04/08/2022 |
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| Minimum Education and Experience | Minimum Education/Specialty, License/Certification: PhD with degree in Physiology required. Experience in cardiovascular biology and connexin and pannexin channels. Expertise in electrophysiological techniques and endothelial cell tissue culture. Excellent communications skills. Individual must be able to work independently. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Ph.D. with degree in Physiology. Successful completion of a post graduate training program. |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment | None |
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| Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus | Newark (RBHS) |
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| Location Details | Medical Science Building |
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