"Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular Perlingeiro Lab"

About the Job

Position available in the laboratory of Dr. Rita Perlingeiro at the Lillehei Heart Institute to study the signals that induce the maturation of myogenic progenitors derived from pluripotent stem cells (NPG Regenerative Medicine, 9:16, 2024; PNAS, 116:4346-4351, 2019; eLIFE, 8, pii: e47970, 2019)

40% Responsible for designing and conducting NIH-funded research experiments pertaining to understanding the molecular cues present in the adult muscle environment that induce the maturation of engrafted PSC-derived myogenic progenitors.

35% Collaborate with other laboratory scientists and outside scientific partners in the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments. As required, you will be expected to prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and present at scientific meetings.

35% Detailed documentation of procedures and experimental data is expected. This involves analyses of data, writing summary reports on results of work and discussing results with laboratory colleagues and Principal Investigator. You will be required to present independent review of relevant scientific literature for ongoing projects and discussions of possible new experimental approaches with laboratory colleagues and principal Investigator. In addition, you will be required to present regular presentations of scientific data and significant contribution to the preparation of manuscripts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
PhD in Cell Biology or related field

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in bioinformatics, muscle biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and animal handling.

Pay and Benefits

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

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• 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

How To Apply

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This position will remain open until filled.

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