A research specialist position is immediately available in the lab of Ping He, PhD., at West
Virginia University’s Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. The successful candidate will
conduct NIH-funded research projects to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms that
regulate permeability in intact microvessels (http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/physio/bioHe.asp).
Using single vessel perfusion technique in combination with fluorescence microscopy and
electron microscopy, the candidate will identify and characterize the signaling mechanisms and
structural changes in the regulation of microvascular barrier function under inflammatory and
disease conditions.
A Master’s degree in Physiology or Biomedical sciences with six months experience is required.
Salary is commensurate with experience. To view the full position descriptions, please visit the
WVU JOBS Bulletin at https://jobsbulletin.wvu.edu/jbsearch.cfm.
These positions will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should email a letter of
application, current curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information (including
email addresses) of three professional references to Tammy McPherson at
tmcpherson@hsc.wvu.edu. West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. WVU Health Sciences Center is a smoke free campus. West Virginia University is the
recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.