Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiac Biology/Development
Brigham and Women's Hospital,
We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a Postoctoral fellow position with a focus on identifying the mechanisms underlying oxidative stress-induced cardiac dysfunction and the impact of perinatal redox stress on cardiac maturation and its subsequent effect on long-term cardiovascular health.
Our research program is focused on unraveling the link between prematurity and heart failure, with the ultimate goal of identifying new therapies. Currently, we are engaged in both basic and translational research, investigating the role of oxidative stress in regulating cardiovascular function and metabolism. We are using rodent models of disease, classical methods of gene and protein analysis, cell biology functional studies, high throughput studies and animal /cellular physiology and imaging studies.
The ideal candidate should have a recent PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biological sciences, the ability to work independently, and a good background in cellular and molecular biology techniques including PCR, qRT-PCR, Western Blotting, co-Immunoprecipitation. Comfort and experience working with animals are essential, and familiarity with animal physiology/imaging, as well as high throughput and bioinformatics analysis is preferred but not required.
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How to apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 2-3 references by e-mail to: Dr. Fotios Spyropoulos, Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston MA. fspyropoulos@bwh.harvard.edu
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