Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Cardiac Organoids, Stem Cell Biology, and Cardiovascular Disease Modeling jobs in United States
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Emory University · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Cardiac Organoids, Stem Cell Biology, and Cardiovascular Disease Modeling

positionEmory Campus-Clifton Corridor
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Fonoudi Laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on developing advanced human cardiac organoid systems and to engage in cutting-edge research in stem cell biology and cardiovascular modeling.

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Responsibilities

Develop advanced human cardiac organoid systems to uncover the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases
Lead high-impact research projects
Contribute to manuscripts in top-tier journals
Develop an independent scientific vision within a highly collaborative environment

Qualification

Human iPSC cultureCardiac differentiationCRISPR-based genome editing3D bioprintingSingle-cell transcriptomicsAdvanced imagingTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

PhD or MD/PhD in stem cell biology, developmental biology, bioengineering, cardiovascular biology, or a related field
Strong track record of research productivity
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience with iPSCs, organoids, 3D bioprinting, CRISPR-based genome editing or cardiac biology is highly desirable

Benefits

Training in state-of-the-art organoid and stem cell technologies
Opportunities for collaboration with clinicians and scientists across Emory, CHOA, Georgie Tech and the broader Atlanta research community
Support for career development, conference travel, and preparation for independent funding
A supportive and dynamic lab environment committed to scientific excellence, mentorship, and growth

Company

Emory University

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Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$719.87M
Key Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
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Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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