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 “New Ivies” in the U.S. and is often referred to as the “Harvard of the South.” As a representative of elite small-class undergraduate education, Emory is also one of the top ten established universities in the United States.
In April 2023, the new Health & Science Building II (HSRB II) was completed and opened on Emory’s main campus after five years of planning and construction, costing $400 million. This facility will provide strong support for the future development of biomedical research in Georgia.
The lab’s current research focuses on utilizing adult zebrafish to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms of natural heart regeneration. We aim to identify new targets that can act as secreted factors and small molecules, studying their impact on adult heart diseases. Our research has the potential to make breakthroughs in cardiovascular biology, revealing the functions of novel cardiac cells and identifying key cells and molecules in heart regeneration, ultimately providing new therapeutic strategies to improve the limited regenerative capacity after human myocardial infarction.
Our work is supported by start-up funding from Emory University and an NIH R01 grant. The lab leader will provide ample support and guidance for the postdoctoral researcher, assisting in career development. The postdoc will receive high-quality training in zebrafish developmental genetics and cardiac biology, offering a valuable opportunity to engage in innovative research in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology to help alleviate human diseases.
For more information about the lab, please visit: Jinhu Wang Lab Profile.
Available Subjects:
- The hired postdoctoral researcher will participate in a project investigating the molecular mechanisms of the cardiac regeneration process, specifically focusing on the extracellular matrix and immune response. The postdoc will be responsible for using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create zebrafish mutants and transgenic tools, analyzing phenotypic changes at both 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 demonstrate a high level of responsibility, the ability to conduct independent research, and teamwork skills.
- Candidates should have obtained or be about to obtain a Ph.D. and possess 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:
- A CV.
- A brief description of personal research interests.
- Contact information for three references.
Please send your materials to: [email protected].
