Postdoctoral Researcher Position: Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Dysfunction
The Tong Lab in the Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is recruiting a motivated postdoctoral fellow to investigate how metabolic dysfunction drives cardiovascular disease.
Research Focus:
Our laboratory studies the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular conditions associated with metabolic dysfunction, with emphasis on cardiac remodeling, arrhythmia, and cardiometabolic disease. The fellow will lead mechanistic and translational projects using complementary experimental and computational approaches.
Training environment:
UT Southwestern offers a highly collaborative biomedical research environment, outstanding core facilities, and a structured postdoctoral training program with competitive benefits and career-development resources.
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Ideal candidate:
• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in cardiovascular research, arrhythmia biology, molecular biology, animal models, or bioinformatics is preferred.
• Curiosity, independence, and enthusiasm for collaborative, rigorous science.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send the following materials:
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests
• Names and contact information for three references
Contact:
Dan Tong, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
Department of Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dan.tong@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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