Postdoctoral Researcher in Cardiovascular Research

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for one or two Postdoctoral Fellows to join a project on vascular function and immunity in cardiovascular disease. The team focuses on cardiac repair after myocardial infarction, vessel tube formation, endothelial plasticity, and immune modulation.

Ideal candidates have strong backgrounds in cardiology, vascular biology, immunology or related fields, with hands-on experience in molecular/cellular biology and animal

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Background in cardiology, vascular biology or immunology.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Join a research project investigating vascular function and immunity in cardiovascular disease.
• Investigate molecular mechanisms of cardiac repair after myocardial infarction.
• Develop regenerative therapeutics by targeting ischemic microenvironments.

Skills

Cardiology

Vascular biology

Immunology

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Animal models

Endothelial biology

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Cell biology techniques

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].