Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiac Diseases and Aging

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

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Xiaolei Xu, Marriott Family Professor in Cardiovascular Research, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Program, and member of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. The successful applicant will join a dynamic research team that leverages the powerful genetics of zebrafish and the African turquoise killifish to model human cardiovascular diseases, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and cardiac aging. Our research aims to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these conditions and to develop innovative therapeutic strategies.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is a not-for-profit organization that integrates research with clinical practices and education in multi-campus environment. Mayo offers an attractive benefit package. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's experience.

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