Year 08 (2008-2009)

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Predoctoral Application Process
Postdoctoral Application Process
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Application for Predoctoral Candidates

All predoc slots for Year 08, 2008-09 are filled.

The UW Cardiovascular Research Center Training Program in Translational Cardiovascular Science announces the availability of predoctoral trainee positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for individuals whose research interest is in cardiovascular science. This is a federally funded (NIH/NHLBI) training program. Predoctoral research training is for individuals who have a baccalaureate degree and are enrolled in a doctoral program leading to a Ph.D. or a comparable research doctoral program. Start dates for predoctoral positions are flexible but cannot start until September 1, 2008. Funding is available for either early or late career graduate students. Funding may be renewed for a second year, depending on availability of funds and evidence of research progress.

The UW Cardiovascular Research Center houses a wide range of cardiovascular science research. The three focus areas of this training program are heart failure/contractility, ion channels/arrhythmia, and vascular biology/disease.

In order to be eligible for the program, a prospective trainee must be enrolled in a degree-granting program for a predoctoral training slot at the University of Wisconsin. These are generally in the departments of Physiology or Pharmacology. Candidates must be nominated by a UW Cardiovascular Research Center Trainer. A complete list of faculty trainers and their research interests can is listed under Faculty Trainers. Trainees who complete this program are awarded a “Certificate in Translational Cardiovascular Sciences.”

Trainees must be U.S. citizens or a non-citizen national or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the U.S. to be considered for this training grant.

To apply for this program, please provide the following information:

1. Graduate School application (completed at the time of entry)
2. General Application Form (contact UW Cardiovascular Research Center)
3. Up-to-date transcript of graduate coursework
4. Statement of career goals (1-2 pages)
5. Curriculum vitae
6. Cover letter from mentor/trainer explaining interest and potential in cardiovascular science

Applications accepted until all positions are filled.

Submit 6 copies of the complete package to:

Barbara R. Weitz, Administrator
UW Cardiovascular Research Center
brweitz@wisc.edu
5710 MSC
1300 University Avenue

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Application for Postdoctoral Candidates

The UW Cardiovascular Research Center Training Program in Translational Cardiovascular Science announces the availability of postdoctoral fellow positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for individuals whose research interest is in cardiovascular science. This is a federally funded (NIH/NHLBI) training program. Postdoctoral positions are available for both post-MD and post-Ph.D. candidates. Start dates of positions are flexible, but cannot commence until September 1, 2008. Funding may be available for a second year, depending on availability of funds and evidence of research progress.

The UW Cardiovascular Research Center houses a wide range of cardiovascular science research. The three focus areas of this training program are heart failure/contractility, ion channels/arrhythmia, and vascular biology/disease.

Candidates must be nominated by a UW Cardiovascular Research Center Trainer. A prospective trainee must be a mentee of a faculty trainer. A complete list of faculty trainers and their research interests is listed on the web site under Faculty Trainers. Trainees who complete this program are awarded a “Certificate in Translational Cardiovascular Sciences.”

Trainees must be U.S. citizens or a non-citizen national or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the U.S. to be considered for this training grant.

Please provide the following information:

1. General Application Form (Contact UW Cardiovascular Research Center)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Career plan statement, which includes past, current and proposed research as well as long term career goals
4. Letter of support from UW Cardiovascular Research Center Trainer

Applications accepted until all positions are filled.

Please submit an electronic copy of this complete package to:

Barbara R. Weitz, Administrator
UW Cardiovascular Research Center
brweitz@wisc.edu
5710 MSC
1300 University Avenue

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For Further Information

Please contact the UW Cardiovascular Research Center,
or Jonathan C. Makielski, MD.

The UW Cardiovascular Research Center
Phone: 608-263-2266.
Fax: 608-265-8745.
Email: info@cvrc.wisc.edu
Web site: www.cvrc.wisc.edu

Jonathan C. Makielski, MD,
Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine and Director,
UW Cardiovascular Research Center Training Programs
Phone: 608-263-9648
Email: jcm@medicine.wisc.edu

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