Postdoctoral positions in Cardiovascular Diseases - Mayo Clinic

Several post-doctoral fellow positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Xiaolei Xu, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.  The successful applicants will join a team that is leveraging powerful zebrafish genetics to model human cardiovascular diseases, to decipher underlying mechanisms, and to develop new therapies.  Applications are invited from candidates who have a strong background in molecular biology, genetics and/or cardiovascular diseases. Previous experience in cell culture, animal models of human diseases, and/or myofibril mechanics are favored, but not required. Qualified candidates must be self-motivated and have a strong commitment to basic research.  Further enquires (enclosing a CV) regarding the scope and detail of the project should be addressed to: xu.xiaolei@mayo.edu or visit http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/zebrafish/

 

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is a not-for-profit organization that integrates research with clinical practices and education in multi-campus environment. Mayo offers an attractive benefit package. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's experience.

 

Applications, including curriculum vitae and bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and the names of three references, should be sent to:

 

Xiaolei Xu, PhD.

Mayo Clinic

Stabile 4-10

200 First Street SW

Rochester, MN USA 55905

 

Email: xu.xiaolei@mayo.edu

Phone number: 507-284-0685