A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sophie Astrof to study roles of cell-extracellular matrix interactions in cardiac development and disease using mouse model system. The research will involve investigations into the function of integrins and extracellular matrix proteins in heart development or following cardiac injury such as pressure overload and/or myocardial infarction. We use genetics and conditional mutagenesis to explore the role(s) of tissue microenvironment during organogenesis and disease. Experience with genetic manipulation, embryology and cell biology is desirable. My laboratory is a part of the Center for Translational Medicine at Jefferson Medical College (http://www.tju.edu/jmc/medicine/translational_medicine/faculty/astrof.cfm?detail=0) located in the heart of Philadelphia. To apply, send a letter of interest, CV and names and contact information of three references to sophie.astrof@gmail.com