Postdoctoral Associate - Makino Lab

Postdoctoral Associate 

Ph.D. and/or MD in an appropriate scientific discipline required.

The Makino Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. The area of our research focuses on coronary microvascular dysfunction in diabetes and menopause, particularly in cell-cell communication, mitochondrial function, cell apoptosis/senescence, and calcium handling in the endoplasmic reticulum of endothelial and smooth muscle cells.

For related publications, please see below:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38898303/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31504245/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22896585/

The Postdoctoral Associate responsibilities will include:

• Conducting cardiovascular physiological and molecular biological experiments using dissected vessels from mouse and vascular cells freshly isolated from the tissue.
• Analyzing research data using different computer software
• Generation of preliminary data for grant applications.
• Writing drafts of manuscripts.
• Coordinating with other investigators for lab research.
• Maintaining the function of lab equipment, and managing the lab research record (including methodological approaches and animal protocols).

Interested applicants should send a C.V., a Letter of Interest, and the names and contact information for three references to ay.makino@ufl.edu. 

• A successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, M.D., or equivalent degree.
• A strong record of productivity in cardiovascular physiology (e.g., assessment of cardiac function using echocardiogram and/or catheterization in mice.
• Isometric tension measurement in mouse small vessels, or electrophysiological experiments using endothelial and smooth muscle cells isolated from mouse hearts and lungs) is required.

• Theoretical and working knowledge in advanced cardiovascular physiology.
• Demonstrated ability to dissect small arteries [coronary and pulmonary artery] for isometric tension experiments.
• Evaluate cardiac and vascular function using the Millar system or echocardiogram in mice, and isolate heart and lung vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cells.
• Aseptic techniques for cell culture is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability and experience in Western Blot, immunoprecipitation, PCR, qPCR, and FACS.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to experimental design, analysis, interpretation of the results, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with writing scientific manuscripts and contributing to teamwork in physiological and molecular biological experiments.
• Demonstrated practical time management skills to plan and organize work assignments in an efficient and productive manner.
• Demonstrated skill in working with animals and human tissues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the following specialized programs: SnapGene, GraphPad, EndNote, and MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a genuine interest in scientific research.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills, research methods, and scientific principles.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. 

This is a time-limited position.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin April 23, 2026. 

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.