Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatrics

Position Summary

NIH supported Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in Dr. Lei Yang’s Laboratory at the Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States. Salary compensation is at NIH scale. The successful candidate will also have access to the generous IU retirement benefit package. We are interested in exploring the novel functional dimensions of human long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating human cardiovascular development, metabolism, function and disease. These new lncRNA functions include the broad interactions of lncRNAs with various proteins, lipids and microRNAs etc. Research platforms in the laboratory include human embryonic stem (ES) cells, patient-derived induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, mouse genetic models, and animal models of cardiomyopathy, heart failure and vascular disease. During past years, the lab has published in Nature Cell Biology, Developmental Cell, Development, Genome Biology, Nature Communications, Nature, etc. Additional information of the lab could be obtained from the website: Currently, we have one open position for studying the molecule mechanisms of novel long non-coding RNAs in regulating cardiovascular health and diseases. The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated with a recent Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or cardiovascular related research fields. Solid experience in molecular biology techniques and ability to independently work in a collaborative research environment are required. Preference will be given to individuals with hands-on experience in RNA and/or epigenetic technologies. Bioinformatics or animal management skills are a plus. The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 300 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness. With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond. IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.