A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

A research assistant professor position is available in the King laboratory to study Ras-MAPK regulation of lymphatic vessel valve development.

PhD in genetics or a related field, and at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience.

Knowledge and experience working in the fields of developmental vascular biology, lymphatic vascular function, and the pathogenesis of blood and lymphatic vascular diseases. 

Experience with murine models, including the ability to engineer knockin/out models. 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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