Postdoctoral Fellowship in Transcriptional Biology: The Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center — Gan Lab at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on posttranscriptional and transcriptional regulatory mechanisms in cardiovascular biology, leveraging advanced RNA biology and condensate biology approaches within a highly collaborative and well-funded research environment.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular RNA & Transcriptional Biology
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Lab | Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center — Gan Lab |
| Institution | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University |
| Research Focus | RNA biology, transcriptional regulation, cardiovascular disease |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Salary & Benefits | Competitive salary, health insurance, paid vacation |
| Teaching Requirement | None |
| Application Method | Email (single PDF) |
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
- Posttranscriptional regulation in the cardiovascular system
- RNA-binding proteins and RNA biology
- Transcriptional condensate-based regulatory mechanisms
- Cardiovascular development, aging, and disease translation
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
(Housed in a new, open-concept research building at Temple University)
Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or a closely related field
- Preferred experience in one or more of the following:
- Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture and differentiation
- Quantitative confocal microscopy
- Proteomics
- Molecular biology techniques (molecular cloning, ChIP-seq, DNA FISH, RNA FISH)
- Recombinant viral tools (lentivirus, retrovirus, adenovirus)
- Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with strong scientific rigor and communication skills
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Fellow will join the Aging + Cardiovascular Discovery Center and work closely within the Gan Lab to advance innovative research in cardiovascular biology. Responsibilities include:
- Designing, organizing, and executing complex research projects
- Developing and implementing new experimental methods
- Performing experimental testing, data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Preparing detailed scientific reports and manuscripts
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
- Writing and contributing to grant proposals for external funding
- Presenting research findings at national and international scientific meetings
The lab is led by Peiheng Gan, and has published recent work in high-impact journals such as Developmental Cell, Science Advances, PNAS, and Cardiovascular Research. No teaching duties are required for this position.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents as a single PDF:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 2–3 letters of reference
Send applications to:
Dr. Peiheng Gan
Email: peiheng.gan@temple.edu
Last Date for Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
