Postdoctoral Researcher in Cardiovascular Research

University of Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for one or two Postdoctoral Fellows to join a cardiovascular research program led by Dr. Gong and Dr. Yi Fan.

The project investigates vascular function and immunity in cardiovascular disease, with a focus on molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac repair after myocardial infarction. Applicants should have a background in cardiology, vascular biology, immunology or related fields, and practical experience with molecular biology techniques and

Qualifications

• Background in cardiology, vascular biology, immunology or related fields.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques and animal models.
• Preference for endothelial biology and cardiovascular research.

Responsibilities

• Join a project investigating vascular function and immunity in cardiovascular disease.
• Elucidate molecular mechanisms of cardiac repair after myocardial infarction, focusing on vessel formation and endothelial plasticity.
• Contribute to developing regenerative therapies by targeting ischemic microenvironments.
• Explore immunotherapy approaches for cardiovascular disease, including CAR-T or engineered myeloid cells.

Skills

Cardiology

Vascular biology

Immunology

Endothelial biology

Animal models

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Animal models

Job description

The laboratory of Dr. Yanqing (Anna) Gong and Yi Fan in the Cardiovascular Institute at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking one or two highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to join a research project investigating vascular function and immunity in cardiovascular disease.

We aim at understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac repair after myocardial infarction with a focus on vessel tube formation, endothelial cell plasticity and immune modulation. The goal of this study is to develop new regenerative therapeutics by targeting hostile ischemic microenvironment to promote cardiac repair after myocardial infarction.

We are also interested in immunotherapy for cardiovascular disease using CAR-T or engineered myeloid cells, promising strategies that our laboratories have developed for treating cancer.

More information about the laboratories can be found at

https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/g275/p8688889

https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/g20002840/p8679288

We encourage applications from highly motivated individuals with a background in cardiology, vascular biology, immunology or related fields. Practical experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques and animal models is required. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in endothelial biology and cardiovascular research.

Questions can be directed to: [e-mail].

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The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.