Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Children's Heart Institute
About The Position
This postdoc will work on 3D bioprinting of developing human heart models to study various congenital heart disease, including the hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). The postdoc will differentiate human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) into cardiomyocytes, endothelial, and endocardial cells and incorporate these cells into the 3D bioprinting workflow to create functional human heart analogues. These 3D bioengineered models will be cultured in the dynamic flow conditions in the lab for several weeks and cellular response to various pharmacological factors will be examined. Results from this work may identify new therapeutic and / or interventional procedures to treat patients with HLHS or similar congenital heart disease. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.
Requirements
- Doctoral/Terminal Degree
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Responsibilities
- Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
- Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
- Reads and evaluates literature.
- Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
- Have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Awesome retirement/pension plan
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
