Postdoc: Vascular Epigenetics & Genomics (Mouse Models)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Post Doctoral Associate in the Gomez laboratory. The successful candidate will lead a research project focusing on epigenetic mechanisms that regulate vascular cell states during development, homeostasis, and disease.

Responsibilities include planning and executing experiments, maintaining mouse lines, analyzing data, and preparing figures and manuscripts while pursuing fellowship opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or a related field is required.
• Experience in vascular biology, mouse models, epigenetics, or bioinformatics is preferred.
• Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments under the supervision of Dr. Gomez.
• Maintain and genotype mouse lines as part of the project.
• Analyze data, prepare figures and manuscripts for publication.
• Apply for fellowships to support ongoing research.
• Contribute to disseminating findings through presentations and papers.

Skills

Experiment planning

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Communication

Education

PhD in Cell Biology / Molecular Biology / Physiology or related field

Tools

Mouse models

Epigenetics techniques

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Post Doctoral Associate in the Gomez laboratory. The successful candidate will lead a research project focusing on epigenetic mechanisms that regulate vascular cell states during development, homeostasis, and disease.

Responsibilities include planning and executing experiments, maintaining mouse lines, analyzing data, and preparing figures and manuscripts while pursuing fellowship opportunities.