Scientist II - The University of Kentucky : Job Details

The Scientist II is available to investigate the mechanisms responsible for heart disease triggered by type-2 and gestational diabetes. Applicants must have experience in assessment of heart function in experimental animals, myocyte isolation, fluorescence microscopy in live cells, Ca 2 imaging & analysis, and cardiac electrophysiology. The employee will plan, conduct, and supervise experiments related to this research. The employee not only must have technical experience in the above techniques but must have a comprehensive knowledge of the field such that they can plan, conduct and supervise experiments independently; ability to work independently and to supervise technical staff; proven record of productivity in terms of scientific publications; high level of scientific writing ability. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered) Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Experience with histology and immunofluorescence microscopy; RNA extraction, RT-PCR, Cell culture, other assays; handling huma...Scientist, Technology, Education