A Postdoctoral Associate is being sought for the lab of Dr. Jessica Pfleger at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, VA. Research in the Pfleger Lab focuses on the regulation of gene expression in the heart. Specifically, current projects examine the epigenetic and transcriptional mechanisms that control gene expression in cardiac health and disease. The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for significant contributions to and completion of the assigned projects, as well as assistance with other ongoing projects. Other responsibilities include writing and submitting postdoctoral fellowship awards, drafting manuscripts, presenting at internal and external meetings and conferences, and mentoring students and other lab members.