Postdoctoral Scholar – iPSC and Genome Editing in Cardiovascular Disease

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) modeling and genome editing technologies to investigate genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of cardiovascular disease. This position is part of a growing effort to expand precision medicine approaches in cardiovascular research at Penn State College of Medicine.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in genetics, stem cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in iPSC culture and differentiation.
• Strong record of scientific productivity.
• Commitment to collaborative translational research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with genome editing technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilize human iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte models.
• Apply genome-editing technologies, including CRISPR-based methods.
• Perform mechanistic studies integrating electrophysiology and molecular biology.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets.
• Contribute to publications, grant applications, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Support the training environment within the laboratory.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

What This Job Offers

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