Postdoctoral Associate - Molecular Physiology & Biophysics - Wehrens
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7072140 (Ref #: 5282-en_US)
- Posting Date: Nov 13, 2020
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Wehrens lab focuses on the regulation of cardiac ion channels in normal and diseased hearts, with an emphasis on proteins that modulate intracellular calcium handling. Current projects focus on deciphering the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. The lab is also focused on gene therapy and genome editing approaches for the treatment of arrhythmias and heart failure.
Job Duties
- The research will involve all aspects of cloning, recombinant protein expression, isolation of cardiac myocytes, patch-clamping and/or calcium imaging, and in vivo studies in mouse models of cardiac disease.
- The candidate is expected to be highly motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and have good paper and grant writing skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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