Post Doc Research Assistant

Req Id: 40998

Job Title: Post Doc Research Assistant

City: West Lafayette

Job Summary

Chad C. Carroll, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, is looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow interested in tendon biology. The long-term goal of Dr. Carroll's research is to identify the mechanisms behind poor tendon health and develop strategies to restore tendon function. His diverse research program includes projects on circulating mediators of tendon problems, including advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and hormones such as estrogen. His team also investigates nutritional interventions and how combining them with exercise impacts tendon health. Our lab’s work covers the entire translational spectrum - from molecular biology studies of disease mechanisms to human clinical trials testing treatments. The selected candidate will gain experience with human research subjects, genetic mouse models, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound imaging to evaluate tendon properties. There are extensive collaborations with the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences. The candidate will also be expected to work with and assist Dr. Carroll with the mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student team members.

A five-year NIH R01 grant supports this position. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue extramural funding.

Core Competencies

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in physiology, exercise physiology, biochemistry, kinesiology, or biomedical engineering. Applicants must be able to work independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with a publication history, are expected. Preferred qualifications: experience working with rodent models and human subjects, prior experience with PCR, next-generation sequencing, mouse breeding, ultrasound, and MRI imaging.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research, and the names and contact information of three references through the "apply" link.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the position, contact Dr. Carroll at [email protected]

A background check will be required for employment in this position

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

About Purdue

Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, within easy driving distance of Indianapolis and Chicago. Purdue University is one of the nation's leading land-grant universities, with a full range of academic majors, more than 45,000 students, and more than 10,000 employees.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posting Start Date: 10/14/26