A Postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of “Stem cell-based functional genomics of cardiovascular disease” directed by Dr. Valentina Lo Sardo. The lab is located in the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research, Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison. The lab has multiple NIH-funded projects focused on dissecting how genomic variants affects cellular phenotypes in health and disease. We employ multidisciplinary approaches, including human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derivation, iPSC differentiation in multiple cell types, CRISPR editing, bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, ATAC sequencing, and computational biology. Our laboratory is affiliated with multiple centers at UW Madison, including the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, the Cardiovascular Research Center, the Center for Genomic Science Innovation, the Human Genomics and Precision Medicine, the Carbone Cancer center. The trainee will receive multidisciplinary training in a highly collaborative and productive academic environment. Our lab promotes an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, both as an end in itself and as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

A successful candidate is expected to be a highly self-motivated, Ph.D. graduate with strong background in developmental biology, genetics, genomics, stem cell biology, or molecular biology. Strong publication record in related fields is required. Research experience in the stem cells field or experience with transcriptomic and epigenomic dataset analysis and interpretation is needed. The candidate should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, on one or two research projects.

To apply for this position, please send your CV, contact information of three referees, and a statement of research interest to Dr. Valentina Lo Sardo.
Salary is commensurate with experience and follows NIH guidelines.

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