Job Description

A research position (Post-doctoral or Associate Research Scientist) is immediately available in
the laboratory of Dr. Richard Pierce. The Pierce Lab is a small group working on highly translational
mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in the setting of acute critical illness. We utilize samples from
critically ill children to identify genetic and molecular targets to investigate in cultured primary human
endothelial cells and ev vivo perfused organs. Open projects involved investigating the interrogating
the signaling cascades leading to endothelial permeability changes in human endothelial cell cultures.

We are seeking self-motivated applicants with competence in cellular and molecular biology
techniques. Extra consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate expertise in endothelial
cell culture, manipulation of human cells with si/shRNA, immunoblotting and pull-down assays, RTPCR/
RNA-sequencing analysis and confocal and electron microscopy. It is expected that applicants
can work at the bench independently, interpret data, and troubleshoot experiments. Due to the
translational aspect of our research, passion, creativity and communication skills are required.
Salary based on position and experience (https://postdocs.yale.edu/)

Yale‘s Department of Pediatrics, Programs in Vascular Biology and Therapeutics and Human
and Translational Immunology are unique, supportive and collaborative environments which combine
the investigative strengths of outstanding laboratory-based faculty with strong interdisciplinary clinical
teams. Researchers will be encouraged to participate in seminars, annual retreats and career
development programs within these programs and Yale School of Medicine. This is an excellent
environment for a highly motivated candidate to join a collaborative and growing laboratory.
Interested applicants should send a brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae and
contact information for three references to Richard Pierce, MD c/o Lisa Palmieri at the following
address: [email protected] or Lisa Palmieri, Department of Pediatrics, 333 Cedar Street, PO
Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520-8064.

More information at https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/pierce/ and @Pierce_Vasc_Lab
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages
applications from women, members of groups traditionally underrepresented in science and
medicine, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.