Thejacksonlaboratory

Postdoctoral Associate

Farmington, Connecticut

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

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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.

Based on years of experience as Postdoc
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in biomedical engineering, organoid culture, and immunology.
To apply
Interested candidates must submit all three application components listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Jalili lab supports postdocs that have either academic or non-academic long-term career goals, international candidates, women and candidates from all backgrounds. We truly believe in equal opportunity for all. For more information about the Jalili laboratory, please visit: https://www.jalili-lab.com.
JAX Salary
Year 0 - 1: $65,589

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.
Experience in in vivo models, gastroenterology research, bacterial cultures, host-microbiome interactions, and multi-omics approaches are particularly preferred.
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.
A cover letter summarizing research training and accomplishments
A personal statement of scientific interests and career goals (1-page maximum)

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.

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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