Postdoctoral Position, Cao Lab, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY

The laboratory of Dr. Jingli Cao at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University in New York City invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position. The Cao lab is part of the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) and the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology. The lab focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of innate tissue regeneration, with an emphasis on heart regeneration. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach that combines zebrafish models, human stem cells, cardiac organoids, explant tissue culture, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, chemical screening, live imaging, and genome editing techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9. Our research is supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and others. Please refer to our website (http://www.caolab.net ) and recent publications for further information (Nat. Commun, 2022; Development, 2024, 2022, and 2016; Dev. Cell, 2017; Nature, 2015).

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong interest in stem cell biology, tissue regeneration, and heart disease and repair. Candidates with research experience in cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, or animal models are particularly encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and collaborative research environment at CVRI and will benefit from the Tri-Institutional research community, which includes Weill Cornell Medical College, The Rockefeller University, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Weill Cornell Medical College offers competitive benefits, including subsidized housing.

The positions will remain open until filled. Please send a cover letter describing your research background, interests, career goals, alongside a CV and names and contact information of three references in a single PDF file to Dr. Jingli Cao at jic4001@med.cornell.edu.