The Jackson Laboratory
Postdoctoral Associate
Farmington, Connecticut
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About the role
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects related to establishing an in vitro gastrointestinal host immune-microbiome culture model for disease modeling and therapeutic development.
- This position also leverages collaboration between clinicians and investigators at the Jackson Laboratory, Connecticut Children's, and UConn Health.
- JAX has a vibrant and interactive research and training environment characterized by multidisciplinary scientific collaboration, unparalleled mouse resources, and outstanding core services.
Requirements
- Based on years of experience as Postdoc
- Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, microbiology, immunology or related field of study.
- Strong skillsets in cell and tissue engineering
- Strong training background in bioengineering, immunoengineering and cell biology.
- Candidates should have at least one 1st author publication record in peer-reviewed journal.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team.
- To apply
- Interested candidates must submit all three application components listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- A cover letter summarizing research training and accomplishments
- A personal statement of scientific interests and career goals (1-page maximum)
- Current CV with publications and contact information of three references
Nice to have
- Experience in in vivo models, gastroenterology research, bacterial cultures, host-microbiome interactions, and multi-omics approaches are particularly preferred.
Skills
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
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Compensation
- It sees over 15,000 patient visits per year and currently cares for 900 patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, 500 with celiac disease, and 500 with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Company info
- Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.
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