Research Fellow, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Department:

85107 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic WF Institute for Regen Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st shift

Pay Range
$30.15 - $45.25

Postdoctoral Position Available
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC, USA

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral research position supported by a funded Department of Defense (DoD) grant. This opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated and skilled researcher interested in advancing translational science in the fields of stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and cancer therapeutics.

Position Overview
The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary research program focused on developing novel therapeutic strategies using stem cell-derived exosomes and biomaterials. The research involves both in vitro and in vivo studies, with a strong emphasis on mechanistic exploration and functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Isolation and culture of human primary stem cells
• Transfection using mRNA and plasmid vectors
• Exosome isolation and molecular characterization
• Surgical procedures in animal models
• Administration of treatments targeting the lower urinary tract
• Functional assessments of urethral and bladder activity
• Molecular and histological analyses, including Western blotting, qPCR, immunostaining, and tissue histology
• Data collection and interpretation, including behavioral observations, in vivo imaging, and histopathological evaluation

We welcome applicants with a strong background in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, or related fields. Prior experience with animal models and regenerative medicine techniques is highly desirable. PhD required.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.