Postdoctoral Researcher

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Who we are

Research in the Protze lab (https://protze-lab.squarespace.com) is broadly focused on heart development and regenerative therapies to treat cardiovascular disorders. We are using stem cell biology, molecular biology, and electrophysiology methods to study human heart development and diseases in vitro. We also explore the application of the stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes in cell therapy approaches using small and large animal models with the ultimate goal to develop new treatments for heart disorders.

What we offer

A driven, motivated postdoctoral fellow for a project focused on human pluripotent stem cell-derived Atrioventricular Node-Like Pacemaker Cells (AVNLPCs) and their application as a biological conduction bridge. The start date for this position is flexible and preferably summer/fall 2025.

The postdoctoral fellow will:

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