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The Taylor-Clark laboratory, in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology at the Morsani College of Medicine, University of south Florida, seeks a motivated Research Associate to conduct research supported by multiple NIK-funded awards. The Taylor-Clark lab investigates visceral interoception and its contribution to diseases of the airways cardiovascular system and the gut.
Refine in vivo technical approaches for the assessment of cardiorespiratory function, sensory nerve recordings and viral vector administration: Design, perform and analyze experiments: produce data reports, posters and talks: write and edit scientific manuscripts: train other research staff in scientific techniques: attend research seminars and conferences.
Candidate should have a PhD in biological or medical sciences and >5years’ experience as a post-doctoral researcher in biological sciences or a related field.

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