Postdoctoral Fellow in RNA Biology, Human Stem Cells and Cardiovascular Research

NIH supported Postdoctoral Fellow positions are available in Dr. Lei Yang's Laboratory at the Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States. Salary compensation is at NIH scale. The successful candidate will also have access to the IU retirement benefit package. We are interested in exploring the novel functional dimensions of human long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating human cardiovascular development, metabolism, function and disease. These new lncRNA functions include the broad interactions of lncRNAs with various proteins, lipids and microRNAs etc. Research platforms in the laboratory include human embryonic stem (ES) cells, patient-derived induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, mouse genetic models, and animal models of cardiomyopathy, heart failure and vascular disease. During past years, the lab has published in Nature Cell Biology, Developmental Cell, Development, Genome Biology, Nature Communications, Nature, etc. Additional information of the lab could be obtained from the website : hSps : / / medicine. iu.edu / faculty-labs / yang-lei IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.Currently, there are two open positions for studying the molecule mechanisms of novel long non-coding RNAs in regulating cardiovascular development and diseases. The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated with a recent Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or cardiovascular related research fields. Solid experience in molecular biology techniques and ability to independently work in a collaborative research environment are required. Preference will be given to individuals with hands-on experience in RNA and / or epigenetic technologies. Bioinformatics or animal management skills are a plus.