Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellows in Pediatrics |
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| Appointment Type | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Department | IUSM - Pediatrics |
| Campus | IU School of Medicine Indianapolis |
| Position Summary | NIH supported Postdoctoral Fellow positions are available in Dr. Lei Yang’s Laboratory at the Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United State. Salary compensation is at NIH scale. The successful candidate will also have access to the generous IU retirement benefit package. We are interested in exploring the novel functional dimensions of human long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating human cardiovascular development, metabolism, function and disease. These new lncRNA functions include the broad interactions of lncRNAs with various proteins, lipids and microRNAs etc. Research platforms in the laboratory include human embryonic stem (ES) cells, patient-derived induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, mouse genetic models, and animal models of cardiomyopathy, heart failure and vascular disease. During past years, the lab has published in Nature Cell Biology, Developmental Cell, Development, Genome Biology, Nature Communications, Nature, etc. Additional information of the lab could be obtained from the website: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty-labs/yang-lei Currently, there are two open positions for studying the molecule mechanisms of novel long non-coding RNAs in regulating cardiovascular health and diseases. The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated with a recent Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or cardiovascular related research fields. Solid experience in molecular biology techniques and ability to independently work in a collaborative research environment are required. Preference will be given to individuals with hands-on experience in RNA and/or epigenetic technologies. Bioinformatics or animal management skills are a plus. The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness. With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond. As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana. |
| Basic Qualifications | A Doctorate or terminal degree required. A Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or cardiovascular related research fields is preferred. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Lei Yang, PhD [email protected] Interested candidates should submit their CV including names and contact information of three references and a brief description of research interest via e-mail to Professor Lei Yang, Ph.D. [email protected] . |
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| OAA # | IUSM-01943-2024 |