Associate Research Scientist - Cardiac

Associate Research Scientist position is available immediately in the Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering directed by Dr. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic. We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and highly accomplished investigator with strong experience in cardiac tissue engineering and stem cells. The work will involve (a) Use of bioreactors for cultivation and maturation of iPS-derived human cardiac tissues, (b) engineering of human cardiac tissue models to study cardiac patho/physiology, (c) stem cell culture and differentiation into cardiomyocytes, cardiac fibroblasts, and endothelial cells, (d) cardiac tissue characterization and benchmarking to clinical data.

Strong experimental skills and published experience in the area of the project are a must. The investigator is expected to work closely with lab members and collaborators, and help supervise junior investigators working on the project. 

Engineering and maturation of human cardiac tissues - 30%

Modeling of cardiac injury, disease and regeneration -  45%

Assessment of the molecular and structural properties of the tissues -  15%

Supervision of a Research Assistant and graduate students -  10%