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September 18, 2025

**Job Description**
A newly established laboratory of Dr. Yao Wei Lu is recruiting two Postdoc Research Associates. The lab studies gene regulation that dictates cell fates and states in development and diseases, with a particular interest in applying cutting-edge molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to understand post-transcriptional gene regulatory mechanisms in cardiovascular development, regeneration, and diseases. This position is for qualified candidates seeking a career in basic and translational research in cardiovascular biology.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Enthusiasm
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Track record of productivity (at least one first-author peer-reviewed publication)
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in written and oral English communication
• Advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, and analysis methods in research specialization

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Biomedical Science fields

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• 0-1 years (Post-Ph.D.)
Other:
• Strong background in cell and molecular biology.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field (preferred).
• Background in mouse genetics, human induced pluripotent stem cells (preferred).

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Experience
Experience Required: • 0-1 years (Post-Ph.D.) Other: • Strong background in cell and molecular biology. • Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field (preferred). • Background in mouse genetics, human induced pluripotent stem cells (preferred).
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: $70,000 Benefits: Excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: Through 2026-06-30 Remote Work: No Brief location description: On-Site
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine • Laboratory of Dr. Yao Wei Lu
Supervisor(s)
Dr. Yao Wei Lu
Supervisor Email
yaoweilu@usc.edu
University of Southern California (USC)
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