A postdoctoral position is available for research and training on the mechanisms of cardiac progenitor specification in the Moskowitz laboratory at The University of Chicago. This project will focus on (1) the molecular mechanisms that specify progenitor cells of specific cardiac lineages, including the atrial septum and the cardiac conduction system (Moskowitz et al., Cell 2007) and (2) understanding how perturbation of progenitor cell specification causes cardiac morphogenesis defects and congenital heart disease. The laboratory works to integrate genomics and mouse genetics and applies techniques including Chip-seq, SAGE-seq, in-vivo cell fate mapping, and in-vivo conditional gene ablation.
The postdoc will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a recent PhD in developmental biology, genetics, or closely related field and have published at least one first author paper in an English language journal. Experience with genomics, murine genetics, or cardiac development is sought, although an appropriate combination of education, certifications, and/or relevant work experience will be considered. Salary will follow NIH guidelines commensurate with training and experience.
Please send a letter describing research experience/interest, CV, and contact information of three references electronically mail to lwright@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu.
Address correspondence to:
Dr. Ivan Moskowitz, M.D., Ph.D.
The University of Chicago
Departments of Pediatrics and Pathology
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 1059, Room N314B
Chicago, Illinois 60637
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
