University of South Florida
Tampa, FL, USA
An Assistant Professor Level scientist position (Tenure Earning, Collaborative Track) is available in the laboratory of Dr. Fadi Matar in collaboration with Dr. Thomas McDonald. Funding for the startup of this laboratory has been secured through philanthropy. The selected applicant will assist Drs. Matar and McDonald in the foundation of the "Ruberg Cardiovascular 3D Printing and Bio-Innovation Research Center". Dr. Matar is Chief of Cardiology at USF and the founding director of the 3D Cardiovascular Printing Program at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI). Dr. McDonald is the Director of the USF-Health Heart Institute and is the Founding Director of the USF Cardiogenetics Program. The Scientist is expected to supervise and work closely with 2 post-doctoral fellows who are currently employed with the goal of initiating translational research projects focusing on stem-cell based bioprinting of cardiovascular tissues such as aortic valves and arterial...