PostDoc position (100% or part-time)
Core
Design and clone constructs to overexpress optogenetic proteins in cells and tissue; perform functional readouts in hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and other cellular models.
Role type
PostDoc researcher (optogenetics/cardiovascular research)
Builds
New optogenetic approaches and constructs for muscle cell stimulation
Domain
Life Sciences, Cardiovascular research, Optogenetics
Required skills
Molecular cloning, Cell culture, Electrophysiology, hiPSC differentiation, Optogenetics, Grant writing
Preferred skills
Experience with HEK293 cells, skeletal muscle models, smooth muscle cells, channelrhodopsins, optoGPCRs
Technologies
HEK293 cells, hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, optogenetic tools
Responsibilities
Design and clone new constructs to overexpress optogenetic proteins; Perform functional readouts in hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes; Supervise Master, MD and PhD students; Develop own research ideas and secure third-party funding
Seniority
PostDoc, independent researcher