Postdoctoral Scientist - Vidu Garg Lab in Cardiovascular Research

Postdoctoral Scientist – Vidu Garg Lab in Cardiovascular Research

Nationwide Children's Hospital – Pay Range: $60,000–$70,000 per year. (

Note:

actual pay based on skills and experience.)

Overview:
The Vidu Garg Lab studies molecular mechanisms of congenital cardiovascular disease. This NIH‑funded project focuses on congenital aortic valve stenosis using a genetic murine model, with aims to test novel therapeutics that prevent or slow disease progression.

Required experience:

genetically modified mouse models (handling, colony management, drug treatments), cardiovascular physiology, cardiac development, genomics; mouse echocardiography highly desired.

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data and assists in hypothesis development from study results.
• Assists with preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer‑reviewed journals and presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts at NCH or The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain external funding.

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field of science, required.

• Effective interpersonal skills for interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Associate

Full‑time

• Research, Science, and Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Research Services
• Higher Education

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Paid paternity leave
• 401(k)

Additional details available at the NIH‑funded grant page and Garg Lab page.