Research Fellow in Atherosclerosis Inflammation at MGH Cardiovascular Research Center’s Jaffer Lab
Core
Investigate atherosclerosis inflammation in small and large animal models using novel molecular imaging approaches, including intravascular microscopy and catheter-based imaging.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Translational Cardiovascular Research)
Builds
Novel molecular imaging approaches to visualize high-risk plaques, vascular inflammation, and blood clots in vivo.
Domain
Biomedical research / Cardiovascular medicine / Molecular imaging
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Atherosclerosis biology, Surgical models (mouse/large animal), Intravital microscopy, Molecular biology, Flow cytometry, Cell culture, Histopathology
Preferred skills
RNA analysis, Cell and molecular biology, Physiology, Molecular pharmacology
Technologies
Intravascular imaging systems, Catheter-based imaging platforms
Responsibilities
Investigate atheroma disease progression and complications using animal models; Develop and utilize novel molecular imaging approaches; Collaborate on translational research bridging in vivo mechanisms to clinical imaging goals.
Seniority
Postdoctoral (PhD/MD/MD-PhD required)
