Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular Garry Lab

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct NIH‑funded research experiments on transcription factor mediated networks to direct stem and iPS cells to mesodermal fates (cardiac, endothelial, skeletal muscle).
• Conduct research on transcriptional regulation of cardiac progenitors and myogenic stem cells.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists and external partners in the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and present at scientific meetings.
• Document procedures, analyze data, write summary reports on results, and discuss findings with colleagues and the Principal Investigator.
• Provide independent literature reviews for ongoing projects and suggest new experimental approaches.
• Deliver regular presentations of scientific data and contribute significantly to manuscript preparation.

• Ph.D. required in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical, or related discipline.
• Experience developing scientific protocols and scientific writing.
• Expertise with molecular biological‑biochemistry techniques, transgenesis, and knockout technologies.

Pay Range: $61,008 - $74,088 depending on education/qualifications/experience and appropriate NIH stipend level

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
  
  Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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