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September 10, 2025

**Job Description**
The Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Rene Cortese’s Lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center will conduct translational research focused on unraveling epigenetic mechanisms in vascular dysfunction associated with cardiopulmonary complications. A primary emphasis is on understanding how Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) contributes to vascular senescence and pulmonary vascular remodeling. This role involves utilizing a combination of epigenomic, genomic, proteomic, imaging, and physiological techniques in both in vitro and in vivo systems to identify molecular targets for therapeutic intervention.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Time management
• Collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Biological Sciences
• Molecular Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Related field

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and pre-clinical animal models.
• Experience with biochemistry, imaging techniques, and experimental design.
• Demonstrated record of scientific productivity (i.e., peer-reviewed publications).
Other:
• Experience with biochemical and molecular techniques, including immunohistochemistry, protein/DNA/RNA assays, and sterile cell culture (Preferred).
• Experience with BSL-2 pathogens and compliance standards (Preferred).
• Animal handling experience with expertise in echocardiography, catheterization, and myography (Preferred).
• Experience in models of cardiovascular or pulmonary dysfunction (Preferred).
• Experience studying vascular dysfunction or cardiopulmonary disease models (Preferred).

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Experience
Experience Required: • Experience in cell culture, microscopy, and pre-clinical animal models. • Experience with biochemistry, imaging techniques, and experimental design. • Demonstrated record of scientific productivity (i.e., peer-reviewed publications). Other: • Experience with biochemical and molecular techniques, including immunohistochemistry, protein/DNA/RNA assays, and sterile cell culture (Preferred). • Experience with BSL-2 pathogens and compliance standards (Preferred). • Animal handling experience with expertise in echocardiography, catheterization, and myography (Preferred). • Experience in models of cardiovascular or pulmonary dysfunction (Preferred). • Experience studying vascular dysfunction or cardiopulmonary disease models (Preferred).
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: $58,656.00 - $80,000.00 Benefits: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance; health expense accounts with generous employer contributions; employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance; various additional voluntary insurance plans; paid time off (vacation, sick, 10 paid holidays, one paid discretionary day after six months); paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave (after 12 months); retirement program with generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: Fixed Term Brief location description: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine • Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine • Dr. Rene Cortese's Lab
Supervisor(s)
Dr. Rene Cortese
Supervisor Email
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University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC)
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