POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - ANESTHESIA - OBAL LAB

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - ANESTHESIA - OBAL LABRequisition # 4560Position Basics

Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Monday, March 16th, 2026 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Anesthesia
Salary

Salary: $62,232.00 to Commensurate
Position Details

Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Percent Time: 100% Position Description:

The Obal Lab in the University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join a research program focused on advancing our understanding of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling in cardiovascular disease.

The lab uses patientderived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from healthy individuals and patients with cardiovascular conditions to study GPCR function, singlemolecule movement, and receptor-protein interactions within the cell membrane. These investigations aim to reveal how receptor behavior changes in chronic diseases such as heart failure and ischemic cardiomyopathy, ultimately supporting the development of targeted therapeutics and precision medicines.

Through a collaboration with the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute , the lab has access to one of the largest iPSC biobanks in the country, enabling studies across diverse cardiovascular genotypes.

A key component of this role includes applying advanced nanoparticle technology to track single GPCR molecules in cardiomyocytes and other cardiovascular cell types.

Education Requirement:

• PhD in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, physics, or a closely related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong laboratory, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated writing ability, supported by prior publications.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative research efforts across the institution.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain detailed research records.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with single-molecule labeling and live-cell imaging/particle tracking.
• Programming proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with stem cell culture or GPCR biology is beneficial.

Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vita
Name and Contact Information of References
Letters of Interest Number of References: 3

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Contact Information

Contact: Joseph P Mulangaliro - View email address on click.appcast.io
Cmed-Anesthesia
Colloton Pavilion
160 Hawkins Drive
6615 JCP
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department URL: medicine.uiowa.edu/anesthesia/

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