• Employment Type: Full Time
• Shift: Days
• Location: Boston, MA

The Molecular Cardiology Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center in Boston invites post-doctoral applications for a position in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Blanton. The Blanton laboratory aims to discover novel anti-remodeling signaling molecules in the heart which will enable the design of more effective and better-tolerated therapies for heart failure patients. To this end, our lab investigates basic signaling mechanisms which oppose cardiac dysfunction in heart failure but do not promote excess vasodilation and hypotension. We employ a variety of in vitro, cell culture, and in vivo techniques, including signaling studies, cardiac myocyte culture, and invasive hemodynamic measurements. The laboratory anticipates performing single-cell measurements of cardiac myocyte contraction and calcium influx.

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ideally with prior experience and/or a willingness to learn to perform in vivo cardiac function studies in mice.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal Investigator to address clinically relevant questions in cardiac biology. As needed, the individual will be required to independently develop protocols and establish new methodologies in the laboratory. The applicant willbe intimately involved in writing and presenting new discoveries.

Requirements:

• MD and/or PhD degree required
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Prior experience in molecular biology and/or in animal physiology
• A commitment to a career in cardiovascular science

The Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI) is an internationally known institute with principal investigators studying molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular function and disease with the goal of translating those findings into advances in cardiovascular care while training the next generation of cardiovascular scientists. The fellow will work closely with the principal investigator, her lab, and other members of this dynamic research institute. Please visit our website for more information:

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.