Post Doctoral Scientist - Cardiovascular Research

Labs of Dr. Can Yerebakan and Dr. Vidu Garg

Works under the mentorship of an established AWRI principal investigator to design experiments and develop protocols to conduct research to develop small animal models of complex congenital heart disease. The trainee will work under the mentorship of Drs. Yerebakan and Garg to create and characterize small animal models of single ventricle heart disease. These models will be characterized, mechanistically studied using genomic approaches and used for the testing of therapeutic approaches.

Candidates with experience in chicken and mouse models and cardiac physiology and hemodynamics would be preferred. The postdoctoral scientist will prepare technical materials such as abstracts, annual reports, scientific papers and presentations. They will publish scientific articles in appropriate refereed journals and work toward a goal of becoming independent in their research effort, and eventually obtaining external research funding. Appointment as a Post Doc is a maximum of 7 years in length.

With guidance from a mentor, design experiments and develops protocols required to conduct productive research in a congenital heart disease modeling. After the study has been designed, performs the research work in accordance with the protocol.
• Helps to train and supervise technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study and helps to plan future research endeavors.
• Prepares scientific and technical papers from the results of the research work. Publishes papers in appropriate refereed scientific journals. Presents findings at local (particularly AWRI research meetings) and national research forums.
• If appropriate, collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at AWRI or at The Ohio State University.
• This is considered a training position therefore the AWRI will allow a trainee 7 years to advance beyond the level of Post Doc.
• Works toward research independence. Prepares to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

• PhD or Medical Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or related field is required.
• Necessary technical skills in the appropriate area of research.
• Ability to do technical writing, and good communication skills.