Description MaineHealth Institute for Research
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 95359
Summary:This position is for applicants interested in joining the Yanming Li Lab of the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR). Dr. Li's laboratory is at the forefront of vascular biology and cardiovascular disease research, through innovative studies on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aortic aneurysms and dissections. Our focus lies in uncovering the genetic, epigenetic and metabolic switches that govern aortic disease initiation and progression. By leveraging single-cell and multi-omics methodologies, we aim to understand how genomic alterations influence epigenetic regulation, drive dynamic cellular responses, and reveal novel therapeutic targets for aortic diseases.
The Role: The Research Fellow conducts a variety of complex laboratory procedures and independent research in consultation with the Principal Investigator. The Research Fellow has a sufficient level of experience, expertise and independence to carry out a defined research project, including project inception and design, implementation, and completion, along with reporting of results in a peer-reviewed forum by oral or written presentation.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):- Education: Doctoral degree required (e.g. PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD).
