Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs independent and highly specialized experimental procedures
• Designs and implements modifications of research protocols
• Troubleshooting problems and instructing colleagues in highly specialized techniques
• Synthesizes and interprets results
• Performs advanced data recording and analysis using various software programs and statistical techniques
• Maintaining organized and detailed records of laboratory experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks
• Presentation of results at lab meetings and national conferences
• Preparation and submission of research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
• Assisting with preparation of grant applications
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

• Work independently under general direction of the Principal Investigator
• Be motivated, meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm for learning new techniques
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess strong technical abilities and computer science skills
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publications and presentation
• Possess the ability to make independent and effective decisions in a timely fashion
• Possess competence in research techniques and methodologies
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be a team player who works well with other lab members

Education

PhD or MD required in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, physiology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a related field.

Experience

Prior laboratory research experience is required, with evidence of strong scientific productivity including at least one first-author peer-reviewed SCI publication. The laboratory is recruiting two Postdoctoral Research Fellows with complementary expertise.

Position 1 (Molecular / RNA Biology) requires a solid background in molecular and cell biology and proficiency in standard molecular techniques; experience with non-coding RNA is preferred, and familiarity with next-generation sequencing (RNA-seq / small RNA-seq) library preparation or bioinformatic analysis, gene editing (CRISPR/Cas), and primary-cell or iPSC culture is a plus.

Position 2 (In Vivo / Surgical) requires hands-on in vivo experience, particularly microsurgical skills in rodent models of cardiac or kidney disease (e.g., myocardial infarction, transverse aortic constriction (TAC), ischemia-reperfusion injury; renal ischemia-reperfusion, unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO), or 5/6 nephrectomy); experience with drug administration (including tail-vein, intrapericardial, renal-capsular, and local delivery), echocardiography or cardiac / renal functional assessment, and tissue harvesting and phenotyping is preferred.

Open to highly motivated candidates with a relevant background. The secondary appointment will be at Harvard Medical School.

Supervisory Responsibility

Assistance guiding research technicians and trainees in the lab is expected.