What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scientist - Stem Cell Genomics/Cardiovascular Research position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Postdoctoral Scientist-Human stem cell genomics (The Zhao Lab, Center for Cardiovascular Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital/The Ohio State University)
A postdoctoral scientist position is immediately available in Dr. Mingtao Zhao’s laboratory in the Center for Cardiovascular Research at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The Zhao lab is using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, organoids, and single-cell genomics to study the molecular and genetic mechanisms of cardiovascular development and congenital heart disease.
The goal of the Zhao lab is to elucidate the cause-consequence relationship of a given genetic variant in the contribution of cardiovascular disease using patient-specific iPSCs that retain all genetic information of the affected patients. The Zhao lab is currently funded by the NIH/NHLBI, Additional Ventures, AHA, and Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Qualifications Required:
This is a great opportunity for young investigators who aim to establish an independent academic career in the next few years. Successful candidates should have a PhD/MD or equivalent degree (< 3 years after graduation) and should have expertise in cardiac physiology, cardiovascular development, genomics, or organoid biology. Candidates who have additional expertise in bioinformatics or CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing or tissue engineering would be preferred. Individuals who are underrepresented in the biomedical research are encouraged to apply. Candidates will have an opportunity to be funded by an NIH T32 training award. Competitive salary and relocation bonus will be offered for well-qualified candidates.
The Center for Cardiovascular Research currently has an NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral program to provide interdisciplinary, translational, and state-of-the-art research training in congenital and acquired heart disease, partnered with The Ohio State University College of Medicine. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute is one of the largest pediatric research centers and consistently ranked among the top 10 for NIH funding among free-standing children’s hospitals in the United States. In addition, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been consistently ranked on the US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll”.
Potential candidates should send their CV (with publication list) to
Mingtao Zhao, PhD
Principal Investigator
Center for Cardiovascular Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor
Departments of Pediatrics
The Ohio State University
TEL: 614-355-6748
Email: Mingtao.Zhao@nationwidechildrens.org
