4-year Post Doc Position: An RNA biology lab studying embryonic cell fate and identity in the context of human cardiac development & disease at Center for Molecular Medicine at the University of Cologne, Germany is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a 4-year ERC funded project on selective mRNA translation control.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Selective mRNA Translation Control of Human Cardiac Development & Disease
Location: Center for Molecular Medicine at the University of Cologne, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in stem cell/developmental biology, with at least one author paper
- hESC/iPSC-based human cardiac differentiation models
- CRISPR/Cas9-based genome engineering
Job Description:
ERC funded 4-year Post Doc Position in Selective mRNA Translation Control of Human Cardiac Development & Disease
The project aims to study the mediators, mechanisms, and impact of selective mRNA translation in the regulation of embryonic cardiac cell fate and cell identity. In mammals, translation is exquisitely regulated at the exit of pluripotency to rapidly reprogram the proteome to enable lineage commitment. However, the embryonic mediators of translation control and their mechanisms remain elusive.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct experiments to study the mediators, mechanisms, and impact of selective mRNA translation in the regulation of embryonic cardiac cell fate and cell identity
- Use hESC/iPSC-based human cardiac differentiation models
- Utilize CRISPR/Cas9-based genome engineering
- Analyze data and write research papers
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Dr. Sivakumar Vadivel Gnanasundram (sivakumar.gnanasundram@uni-koeln.de)
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
