Position Description:

The Department of Physiology is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic team at Medical College of Wisconsin, Chun Liu lab (https://liuclab.com). Our research focuses on unraveling the complexities of cardiovascular diseases using state-of-the-art technologies, including induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models and CRISPR/Cas9 screening. This position will primarily contribute to projects aimed at dissecting novel regulators in cardiovascular diseases through CRISPR screening and iPSC.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and characterize iPSC-derived cardiovascular disease models.
• Design and execute CRISPR-based high-throughput screens to identify key genetic regulators in cardiovascular diseases.
• Analyze and interpret next generation sequencing data from CRISPR screens.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate findings into broader research initiatives.
• Contribute to manuscript writing and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals.

• The postdoc will lead the recent American Heart Association-funded project in the lab.
• Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols.
• Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.
• Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.
• Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.
• Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.
• May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.

• Experience with cell culture, molecular techniques, immunohistochemical staining, Western blot.
• Experience with handling of laboratory animals is preferred.
• Experience with cardiovascular-related techniques is preferred.
• Experience with CRISPR, induced-pluripotent stem cell culture, and/or -omics is a plus.
• Required knowledge: biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills

Preferred Schedule:
Monday-Friday; some evenings and weekends

Position Requirements:
Specifications:
Minimum education: PhD, MD, DO, or PharmD
Aluminum experience: No experience needed
Preferred field of study: PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine or a related field
Certification: Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) or similar Human Research Protections Certification and/or Required Animal Laboratory Use or other Biosafety Training to be completed in first month of employment.

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