Description

Job Description

A full time Post-Doctoral research position is available in thelaboratory of Dr. Charles Hong in the Division of Cardiology at the Universityof Maryland-Baltimore as of June 1, 2018. MD, PhDor MD/PhD scientist is sought to join a laboratory at the forefront of academicdrug discovery, cardiovascular biology and human induced pluripotent stem cells(hiPSCs). The Hong laboratory hasidentified small molecules that enhance cardiac performance in humanIPSC-derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs). The first goal is to examine the mechanism of action of these smallmolecules by identifying their cellular targets using cell biological andbiochemical approaches. Second goal isto utilize CRISPR/Cas9 genomic engineering technology to examine the impact ofgenomic ablation of the candidate target genes on iPSC-CM and animal models.



Qualifications

Applicants are requiredto have a Ph.D. or M.D. and expertise in techniques of cell and molecularbiology. Depending on background and interest,the post-doc will perform experiments involving CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing,proteomics, biochemistry, hiPSCs and iPSC-CMs. Prior experience in these methodologies as well as drug targetidentification and cardiomyocyte physiology are highly valued.

If interested, please email a CV, a short statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references to Charles Hong, MD, PhD at
Email: [email protected] (after June 1, 2018; before that date, [email protected])

University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging excellence through diversity. Qualified woman and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.