Position Summary

A full time Post-Doctoral research position is available in the laboratories of Dr. Charles Hong in the Department of Medicine at the Michigan State University immediately as of October 2023.  MD, PhD or MD/PhD scientist is sought to join a laboratory at the forefront of academic drug discovery, cardiovascular biology and human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs).  The Hong laboratory has identified causal variant for infantile dilated cardiomyopathy, using in human IPSC-derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs).  The primary responsibility is to determine characterize the structure of the non-centrosomal microtubule organizing center, and how disruptions in key genes affect cardiac maturation and physiology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or M.D. and an expertise in molecular cell biology, and myocyte physiology.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, electrophysiology and experience with hiPSCs and iPSC-CMs are highly valued.

Required Application Materials

CV, short statement of research interests and the names and contact information of three references.

Special Instructions

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. If you have any questions, please contact Charles Williams, PhD at email will4277@msu.edu. 

Review of Applications Begins On

10/25/2023

MSU Statement

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