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The University of Iowa POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR CARDIOLOGY FOCUS in Iowa City, Iowa
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR CARDIOLOGY FOCUSRequisition # 3805[Position Basics Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Internal Medicine Salary Salary: $54,840.00 to Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Percent Time: 100% Position Description: ]{#0}
A Postdoctoral Research Scholar position is available in the Boudreau Lab of Genomic and Molecular Medicine (PI: Dr. Ryan Boudreau) in the Department of Internal Medicine. Research focus on novel genetic / molecular pathways and therapies for cardiac, neurologic, and metabolic disease:
- Effects of microRNAs / RNA-binding proteins in neurological and cardiac disease
- Viral and non-viral mediated inhibition of endogenous microRNAs for neuro- and cardio-protection
- Discovering and characterizing new or understudied disease-related genes and microproteins in heart and/or brain
- Gene-targeted therapies for heart and brain disease
- Neuronal control of metabolism
Research in the laboratory includes the use of viral vectors, mouse models, microsurgery, cell culture systems, bioinformatics, genetic engineering and manipulation, and human tissues. Selected candidate is expected to work independently while interacting in a collaborative environment.
Education Requirement:
ADoctoral degree is required.
Required Qualifications:
Astrong research background in genetics, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and an excellent publication record is required.
Online Application Required Documents Curriculum Vita Name and Contact Information of References Letters of Interest Number of References: 3
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Contact Information Contact:
Ryan L Boudreau - ryan-boudreau@uiowa.edu Cmed-Internal Medicine Carver Biomedical Research Building 285 Newton Road 2269-B CBRB Iowa City, IA 52242
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