Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the 25 “New Ivy” institutions in the U.S. and is often referred to as the “Southern Harvard.” As a representative of elite small-class undergraduate education, Emory is also among the top ten established universities in the country. After five years of planning and construction, the new Health & Science Building II (HSRB II) was completed and opened in April 2023, costing $400 million and providing strong support for biomedical research in Georgia.
The lab’s current research focuses on using adult zebrafish to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms of natural heart regeneration. We aim to identify new targets that serve as secretory factors and small molecules, studying their impact on adult heart diseases. Our work could lead to breakthroughs in cardiovascular biology, revealing the functions of novel cardiac cells and identifying key cells and molecules for heart regeneration, ultimately providing new treatment strategies for improving limited post-myocardial infarction regeneration. Our research is funded by Emory University startup funds and NIH R01 grants. The lab director will provide ample support and guidance for the postdoctoral researcher and assist with career planning.
Postdocs will receive high-quality training in zebrafish developmental genetics and cardiac biology, offering valuable opportunities for innovative research in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology to help alleviate human diseases. For more details about the research group, visit here.
Representative Publications:
- Wang et al., Nature (2015). PMCID: PMC4494087
- Sun et al., Circulation (2022). PMCID: PMC9308751
- Sun et al., Nature Communications (2023). PMCID: PMC1026437
- Sun et al., Cell Reports (2024). PMCID: PMC11092985
The hired postdoc will engage in a project studying the molecular mechanisms of the heart’s outer membrane and immune response during regeneration. Responsibilities include using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create zebrafish mutants and transgenic tools, analyzing phenotypic changes at the individual and molecular levels. This project will also employ high-resolution microscopy and deep sequencing methods. The position is available immediately or can be negotiated based on circumstances. Emory University School of Medicine offers competitive benefits, with a starting salary based on NIH standards.
Available Subjects:
Responsible for using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create zebrafish mutants and transgenic tools, and analyzing their phenotypic changes at both the individual and molecular levels. In addition to molecular biology techniques, the project will also utilize high-resolution microscopy and deep sequencing methods.
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must have a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to conduct independent research, and teamwork skills.
- Applicants should have obtained or be about to obtain a Ph.D. and possess relevant research experience in cell and developmental biology, genetics, or related fields.
- Experience with zebrafish is not required.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should provide the following materials: (1) a personal resume; (2) a brief introduction of their research interests; (3) contact information for three references. Please send the materials to the following email: jinhu.wang@emory.edu