Postdoctoral Associate | Molecular Biology: The Hinson Lab at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health is seeking a highly motivated PhD-level scientist for a Postdoctoral Associate position. The research focuses on mouse models of cardiovascular disease, advanced cardiac physiology, and molecular biology techniques to investigate mechanisms of cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
Postdoctoral Associate | Cardiac Physiology & Molecular Biology
Designation:
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area:
Cardiac Physiology & Molecular Biology
Location:
Farmington, Connecticut
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education: PhD in Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Prior research experience in mouse/rodent models of cardiovascular disease and cardiac physiology is strongly preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong expertise in mouse handling and procedures.
- In vivo/ex vivo cardiac functional assays and molecular biology methods.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Familiarity with statistical and bioinformatics tools (e.g., R, Python) is advantageous.
Job Description:
- Perform mouse handling, survival procedures, and tissue collection.
- Conduct mouse echocardiography and other in vivo cardiac functional assessments.
- Apply ex vivo cardiac physiology techniques, including IonOptix systems for contractility and calcium handling studies.
- Contribute to AAV production and viral vector-based gene delivery.
- Perform molecular and cell biology assays (PCR, cloning, Western blotting, mammalian cell culture).
- Maintain rigorous documentation, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team spanning physiology, molecular biology, and computational biology.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and engineered cardiac microtissues.
- Familiarity with iPSC differentiation, culture, functional assays, and genome editing.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
- Current CV
- At least 2 letters of reference
- A 1-page (maximum) statement of Research Interests and Career Goals
Last Date for Apply:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
For more information about JAX and our research, please visit The Jackson Laboratory website.
