Postdoctoral Associate | Associate Research Scientist | Cell and Molecular Biology | Hinson Lab Job at Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, CT

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  • Jackson Laboratory
  • Farmington, CT

Job Description

The Hinson lab is seeking multiple independent, highly motivated PhD-level scientists to join our expanding team that seeks to identify new mechanisms and treatments for inheritable and acquired forms of heart failure using a combination of human 3-dimensional microtissue assays, mouse models, and human clinical data. As part of the multidisciplinary group, talented individuals would have access to a world-class consortium of scientists with expertise spanning iPSc-based disease modeling; 3-dimensional organoids/microtissues assays; sarcomere biology and structure; genome editing/modulation with CRISPR, Zinc Fingers and TALE enzymes; as well as computational biology.

Postdoctoral Associate* Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, biomedical engineering, or related field of study.
  • Prior research experience in at least two of the following areas: human pluripotent stem cell-based disease modeling, cardiac tissue engineering, cardiac physiology in rodent models, genome editing/modulation in vitro and in vivo , proteomics, and computational analyses of next generation sequencing assays such as RNA-seq and scRNA-seq.
  • Candidates should have a publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team across continents.
  • Experience with R, Python or similar statistical package is helpful, as well as experience with proteomics data analyses and bioinformatics.

Associate Research Scientist** Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, biomedical engineering, or related field of study.
  • 3+ years of post-doctoral training is desirable
  • Prior research experience in at least two of the following areas: pluripotent stem cell biology and disease modeling, cardiac physiology in rodent models, and genome editing/modulation in vitro and in vivo using AAVs or other delivery methods.
  • Experience in single cell technologies for transcriptomics; flow cytometry (or other forms of cytometric analyses); cellular histology and confocal microscopy especially live-cell imaging; and AAV design, production and in vivo animal validation are particularly desirable skills.
  • Experience with R, Python or similar statistical package is helpful, as well as experience with clustering, pathway, genetic and genomic data analyses and bioinformatics.
  • Candidates should have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team.

*For post-doctoral fellowship applicants, please submit your current CV, at least 2 letters of reference, and 1-page (maximum) statement of Research Interests and Career Goals at time of application.

**For associate research scientist applicants, please submit your current CV with the names of at least 2 references listed.

We are a diverse and inclusive research group, aspiring to produce top science and scientists through attentive and progressive mentoring and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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