Postdoctoral Researcher; Cardiovascular

Position: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (CARDIOVASCULAR) – ID# 226671

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (CARDIOVASCULAR) – # 226671.

CLOSING DATE:
November 8, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended.

INQUIRIES:
Dr. Yiqiang Zhang .

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the John

A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, and the Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR), in the Zhang laboratory, located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY: $5,300-$5,600/Mon.

DUTIES: Conducts research under the supervision and mentorship of the Principal Investigator on cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling cardiomyocyte development and growth, cell cycle activity, stem cell biology, cardiac pathophysiology, and heart regeneration, and on systems biology and functional genomics of congenital heart disease under a newly funded NIH COBRE project and the laboratory’s related programs. Develops and conducts biomedical research, designs and performs wet-laboratory and computational experiments, interprets results, and prepares manuscripts and reports for research proposals.

Performs bioinformatics and functional genomics analyses using advanced computational platforms including cloud resources. Presents research findings at scientific meetings. Prepares and maintains animal protocols and laboratory safety procedures. Assists with training and mentoring students and junior trainees. Participates in mentored career and professional development training such as research proposal writing and individual development plan.

PRIMARY

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Doctoral Degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in a biomedical sciences-related field (e.g., cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, genetics, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or computational biology). (PhD candidates may apply but must submit evidence of PhD completion upon hire.)

EXPERIENCE:

One to three (1-3) years of research experience, which may include graduate or doctoral research, in laboratory or computational biomedical research. Laboratory experience must include one or more of the following: cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, or pathophysiology, and small animal studies (for example, isolation and culture of cardiomyocytes, other primary cells, or cell lines; bacterial, adeno-associated virus, adenovirus, or lentivirus work;

molecular cloning; protein/DNA/RNA analysis; immunohisto- and cytochemistry; flow cytometry; histology; microscopy and imaging; or cellular or integrative electrophysiology.). Computational experience must include one or more of the following: functional genomics and bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing data analysis, statistical and quantitative genomics, and programming in R or Python.

KNOWLEDGE:

Working knowledge of research design and modern biomedical research methods. Advanced knowledge of cell and molecular biology of genomics, bioinformatics, and multi-omics data analysis, including applicable statistical methods. Familiarity with heart development, cardiovascular disease, or related fields.

ABILITIES &

SKILLS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be detail oriented. Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work and troubleshoot both independently and collaboratively. Ability to work with laboratory mice or willingness to be trained.

Post Offer/Employment Conditions:
Must be able to complete the UH Title IX training within 30 days from date of hire, and…