Postdoctoral Researcher in Cardiovascular Research

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute, invites applications for one or two postdoctoral fellows to join a project on vascular function and immunity in cardiovascular disease.

Candidates will work on molecular mechanisms of cardiac repair after myocardial infarction, vessel tube formation, endothelial cell plasticity, and immune modulation, with potential for developing regenerative therapeutics and immunotherapy approaches.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral candidates with background in cardiology, vascular biology or immunology.
• Practical experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques is required.
• Experience with animal models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate vascular function and immunity in cardiovascular disease.
• Elucidate molecular mechanisms of cardiac repair after myocardial infarction.
• Develop regenerative therapeutics and immunotherapies targeting ischemic microenvironments.

Skills

Cardiology

Vascular biology

Immunology

Molecular biology

Animal models

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Postdoctoral Positions: Perelman School of Medicine Postdoctoral

Location

University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

Open Date

Jul 20, 2026

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

Qualifications

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].