Postdoctoral Associate in Arrhythmia Mechanisms: The Poelzing lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in electrophysiology, whole-heart Langendorff perfusion, or ECG telemetry to contribute to groundbreaking research in cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms.
Postdoctoral Associate in Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area
Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Mechanisms
Location
Roanoke, Virginia
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required Qualifications:
- PhD in single cell, tissue/organ, and in vivo cardiac electrophysiology, molecular biology, genetics, or related biomedical sciences. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment, with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Strong training in electrophysiology, molecular biology, animal studies, biochemical, and histological assays.
- Demonstrated publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to participate in conferences, write a post-doctoral fellowship application, engage in collaborations, and assist in training undergraduate and graduate students.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in cardiac electrophysiology, cell cultures, ECG telemetry, optical mapping, and Matlab.
Job Description
The selected candidate will test a novel hypothesis related to structural integrity and its role in protecting against arrhythmogenic conduction slowing. Responsibilities include:
- Optically mapping genetically engineered monogenic mutant mouse hearts
- Utilizing transmission and super-resolution microscopy
- Conducting telemetry studies
- Perfusing novel peptide interventions to assess their impact on arrhythmogenic conduction
The fellow is expected to publish a primary research manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal within two years and submit one post-doctoral fellowship application.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents to Dr. Steven Poelzing at poelzing@vtc.vt.edu:
- Resume
- Statement of research goals
- At least three names for recommendation letters
Last Date for Apply
Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting from October 10, 2025.
