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The Multi-scale Muscle mechanophysiology ("M3") lab in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Virginia has two open post-doc positions to be filled as soon as possible. The two official postings are below. Both projects are highly interdisciplinary, incorporating biomechanics, computational modeling, and cell physiology for two exciting applications (treatment discovery for muscular dystrophy and predicting muscle atrophy in space). We are quite open with regards to specific area of expertise (modeling/experiment, mechanics/physiology), but are seeking go-getters who are excited to push the boundaries and learn.
Multi-scale Muscle Modeling & Physiology – NIH
The multi-scale muscle mechanophysiology (“M3”) laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Virginia is looking for a post-doctoral research associate to work in the area of computational modeling of skeletal muscle growth and adaptation, under the direct supervision of Dr. Silvia Salinas Blemker and Dr. Shayn Peirce-Cottler. The individual will work with a multi-disciplinary team on an NIH-funded study to develop multi-scale computational models of muscle adaptation to discover new treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, computational biology, physiology, computer science, or a related field, ideally with a strong background in muscle physiology. Familiarity in one or more of the following areas is also a plus: cardiac or skeletal muscle experimentation, medical imaging, finite-element modeling, pharmacology, and/or agent-based modeling. Duties include developing and validating new computational models of muscle, overseeing in vivo pre-clinical and clinical studies, project management, interacting with clinicians, faculty, and students, giving presentations, writing journal articles, and writing proposals. Initial year is fully funded, and reappointment will be performance-based for a potential of four more years.
To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0619833. Complete a candidate profile on-line; attach a CV, cover letter, contact information for three references and a statement of Research Interest. The position will remain open until filled. Please contact Silvia Blemker at ssb6n@virginia.edu with questions.
Multi-scale Muscle Modeling & Physiology – NASA
The multi-scale muscle mechanophysiology (“M3”) laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Virginia is looking for a post-doctoral research associate to work in the area of computational modeling of skeletal muscle growth and adaptation, under the direct supervision of Dr. Silvia Salinas Blemker and Dr. Shayn Peirce-Cottler. The individual will work with a multi-disciplinary team on a NASA-funded study to develop computational models of muscle adaptation to predict effects of exercise on muscle remodeling during long-term space flight. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, computational biology, computer science, or a related field, ideally with a strong background in muscle physiology. Familiarity in one or more of the following areas is also a plus: cardiac or skeletal muscle experimentation, medical imaging, finite-element modeling, and/or agent-based modeling is a plus. Duties include developing and validating new computational models of muscle, accessing and curating clinical data repository, project management, interacting with NASA scientists, faculty, and students, giving presentations, writing journal articles, and writing proposals. Initial year is fully funded, and reappointment will be performance-based for a potential of two more years.
To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0619834. Complete a candidate profile on-line; attach a CV, cover letter, contact information for three references and a statement of Research Interest. The position will remain open until filled. Please contact Silvia Blemker at ssb6n@virginia.edu with questions.
Silvia Salinas Blemker, Ph.D.
Commonwealth Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
University of Virginia
email: ssblemker@virginia.edu
web: http://bme.virginia.edu/muscle
ph: 434-924-6291
Multi-scale Muscle Modeling & Physiology – NIH
The multi-scale muscle mechanophysiology (“M3”) laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Virginia is looking for a post-doctoral research associate to work in the area of computational modeling of skeletal muscle growth and adaptation, under the direct supervision of Dr. Silvia Salinas Blemker and Dr. Shayn Peirce-Cottler. The individual will work with a multi-disciplinary team on an NIH-funded study to develop multi-scale computational models of muscle adaptation to discover new treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, computational biology, physiology, computer science, or a related field, ideally with a strong background in muscle physiology. Familiarity in one or more of the following areas is also a plus: cardiac or skeletal muscle experimentation, medical imaging, finite-element modeling, pharmacology, and/or agent-based modeling. Duties include developing and validating new computational models of muscle, overseeing in vivo pre-clinical and clinical studies, project management, interacting with clinicians, faculty, and students, giving presentations, writing journal articles, and writing proposals. Initial year is fully funded, and reappointment will be performance-based for a potential of four more years.
To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0619833. Complete a candidate profile on-line; attach a CV, cover letter, contact information for three references and a statement of Research Interest. The position will remain open until filled. Please contact Silvia Blemker at ssb6n@virginia.edu with questions.
Multi-scale Muscle Modeling & Physiology – NASA
The multi-scale muscle mechanophysiology (“M3”) laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Virginia is looking for a post-doctoral research associate to work in the area of computational modeling of skeletal muscle growth and adaptation, under the direct supervision of Dr. Silvia Salinas Blemker and Dr. Shayn Peirce-Cottler. The individual will work with a multi-disciplinary team on a NASA-funded study to develop computational models of muscle adaptation to predict effects of exercise on muscle remodeling during long-term space flight. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, computational biology, computer science, or a related field, ideally with a strong background in muscle physiology. Familiarity in one or more of the following areas is also a plus: cardiac or skeletal muscle experimentation, medical imaging, finite-element modeling, and/or agent-based modeling is a plus. Duties include developing and validating new computational models of muscle, accessing and curating clinical data repository, project management, interacting with NASA scientists, faculty, and students, giving presentations, writing journal articles, and writing proposals. Initial year is fully funded, and reappointment will be performance-based for a potential of two more years.
To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0619834. Complete a candidate profile on-line; attach a CV, cover letter, contact information for three references and a statement of Research Interest. The position will remain open until filled. Please contact Silvia Blemker at ssb6n@virginia.edu with questions.
Silvia Salinas Blemker, Ph.D.
Commonwealth Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
University of Virginia
email: ssblemker@virginia.edu
web: http://bme.virginia.edu/muscle
ph: 434-924-6291