Both a resume/CV and cover letter including the candidates background and goals in taking this position is encouraged with the application.Work under the direction of an investigator in cardiovascular research to achieve the goals of a sponsored project in a laboratory setting.  The overall goal of the project is to develop new treatments for patients with heart muscle disorders (primarily hypertrophic, arrhythmogenic, and other types of inherited cardiomyopathy). These disorders are a cause of heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden death in both children and adults. The lab uses a range of model systems to better understand these conditions and develop treatments. This position will be responsible for 1) managing mous