Postdoctoral Fellow - Mitochondrial Biology and Pulmonary Hypertension

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Emory University's vascular biology research community to conduct basic and translational research focused on mitochondrial biology and the pathogenesis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Research may address pulmonary vascular disease, chronic lung disease, vascular remodeling, and mitochondrial dysfunction, using in vitro and in vivo approaches to investigate disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies. The fellow works with investigators in a collaborative, research-intensive environment and receives mentorship and advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to develop professional skills and research independence. The trainee is encouraged to develop independent research directions and contribute to scholarly publications and presentations at scientific meetings.

The fellow designs and evaluates experiments, develops ideas that advance current research, and prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the Principal Investigator's direction. The role may involve operating specific equipment, teaching techniques, and training or supervising research staff. This is a temporary research-trainee appointment, initially for one year, with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funding is available. Appointments may not exceed five years. The position must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field.
• Two years of experience.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. scientist with more than two years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Prior research experience in pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary vascular disease, chronic lung disease, vascular remodeling, and/or mitochondrial biology.
• Experience using both in vitro and in vivo experimental approaches.
• Advanced expertise in molecular biology, mitochondrial biology, and/or cell biology.
• Experience working with cell-based and/or rodent disease models.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team.
• Strong scientific curiosity and commitment to advancing investigative goals through innovative and rigorous research.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research in a specified field under the mentorship of a designated Principal Investigator.
• Design and evaluate experiments.
• Develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Conduct basic and translational research on mitochondrial biology and pulmonary hypertension, including related pulmonary and vascular disease topics.
• Use in vitro and in vivo approaches to investigate disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies.
• Present research findings at national and international scientific meetings.
• May operate specific equipment.
• May teach techniques and train or supervise research staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree