Postdoctoral Fellow: Cardiac Aging & Disease in Zebrafish Models

Xiaolei Xu; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. Xiaolei Xu, Marriott Family Professor in Cardiovascular Research, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Program.

The successful applicant will work with a dynamic team leveraging zebrafish and African turquoise killifish to model human cardiovascular diseases, PKD, and cardiac aging, aiming to uncover molecular mechanisms and develop therapeutic strategies.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in cardiovascular biology, aging, or organ development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research under the supervision of Dr. Xiaolei Xu focusing on cardiovascular disease models.
• Utilize zebrafish and African turquoise killifish to study disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

Job description

Mayo Clinic invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. Xiaolei Xu, Marriott Family Professor in Cardiovascular Research, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Program.

The successful applicant will work with a dynamic team leveraging zebrafish and African turquoise killifish to model human cardiovascular diseases, PKD, and cardiac aging, aiming to uncover molecular mechanisms and develop therapeutic strategies.