Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Children's Heart Institute

This postdoc will work on 3D bioprinting of developing human heart models to study various congenital heart disease, including the hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). The postdoc will differentiate human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) into cardiomyocytes, endothelial, and endocardial cells and incorporate these cells into the 3D bioprinting workflow to create functional human heart analogues. These 3D bioengineered models will be cultured in dynamic flow conditions in the lab for several weeks and cellular response to various pharmacological factors will be examined. Results from this work may identify new therapeutic and/or interventional procedures to treat patients with HLHS or similar congenital heart disease. Benefits 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave, vacation, and sick time totaling approximately 37‑38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue Build your future with our retirement/pension plan Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more Position Summary A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early‑career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise. Key Accountabilities Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees Reads and evaluates literature Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels Have strong written and oral communication skills Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Education Doctoral/Terminal Degree Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code. 51.215 Texas Government Code 411.094 Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2) 15 C.F.R. references to foreign adversaries 791.4 Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. #J-18808-Ljbffr UTHealth Houston