Postdoc: Cardiovascular Genomics for Drug Discovery

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join their Cardiovascular Disease Initiative. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a life science field and experience with CRISPR and single-cell RNA sequencing. Responsibilities include conducting experimental research and supervising a research associate. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative environment dedicated to addressing cardiovascular diseases.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 0-2 years of experience in academic research.
• At least one first-author publication in biology.
• Hands-on experience with cellular assays and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases.
• Supervise research associates and develop therapeutic drug discovery projects.

Skills

Pluripotent stem cells

CRISPR genome editing

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Cell-based imaging techniques

Cellular assay development

Cardiac electrophysiology

Mouse models

Computational skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Job description

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join their Cardiovascular Disease Initiative. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a life science field and experience with CRISPR and single-cell RNA sequencing. Responsibilities include conducting experimental research and supervising a research associate. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative environment dedicated to addressing cardiovascular diseases.