Post-Doctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Molecular and Integrative Cardiology

and  Skeletal Muscle Biology

Dr. Joseph M. Metzger, in The Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology (IBP) at the University of Minnesota Medical School, is seeking outstanding candidates with an Ph.D. and/or M.D. for research projects in molecular and integrative cardiology and skeletal muscle biology, including striated muscle sarcomere and cytoskeleton structure-function, E-C coupling, experimental gene and cell-based therapy and chemical-based molecular band-aids. Studies are directed toward acquired and inherited diseases, including heart failure, ischemia and muscular dystrophy.  

This position provides excellent mentoring and competitive stipends.  Interested applicants should apply online via the Employment System at the University of Minnesota by following the steps below:

1. Go to U of MN Employment website: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/
2. Under External Applicant option click the link titled, "Search and Apply for Current Openings"
3. Enter Job opening id # 344442
4. change the "Jobs Posted Within" option to "Anytime.” Click search.

Please include a letter of interest, CV, the names and contacts of at least three references, and reprints of relevant publications.  For more information, see http://www.physiology.umn.edu/research/metzger-lab