Research Fellow - Vascular Biology, Human Genetics, And Fibromuscular Dysplasia (fmd)
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Boston, MA, United States
Hybrid
Human genetics
Vascular biology
Fibromuscular dysplasia (fmd)
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an international, multidisciplinary research program focused on defining the human genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) and related arteriopathies
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an international, multidisciplinary research program focused on defining the human genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) and related arteriopathies.
The fellow will work within the ALIGN-FMD Network, a global collaboration that integrates human genetics, vascular cell biology, multi-omics, and in vivo modeling to advance mechanistic understanding and identify therapeutic targets for FMD.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission.
Matching Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an international, multidisciplinary research program focused on defining the human genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) and related arteriopathies.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
human genetics
vascular biology
fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)
cellular and in vivo functional studies
CRISPR/Cas9-based perturbations
murine models of arterial remodeling
Nice-to-have
integrating multi-omics datasets
statistical genetics
bioinformatics pipelines
extracellular matrix biology
sex-specific genetic effects
Key Requirements
PhD (or MD/PhD) in a related field
Demonstrated experience in human genetics
Strong background in cell and molecular biology
Hands-on experience with genome-editing approaches