Postdoctoral Associate | Bioengineering: The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in bioengineering and a keen interest in biological research. This role involves innovative 3D bioprinting projects using patient-derived organoids and cell lines to replicate human organs, integrated with organ-on-chip platforms. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for cross-disciplinary research.
Postdoctoral Associate | Bioengineering (3D Bioprinting)
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Bioengineering (3D Bioprinting)
Location: Farmington, Connecticut
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
- Strong skills in cell and tissue engineering.
- Training in biomedical engineering, biomaterials, bioprinting, immunoengineering, and cell biology.
- Preferred experience in microfabrication, 3D printing/bioprinting, biomaterials fabrication, and host-microbiome interactions.
- At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal related to bioprinting.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Job Description:
Join the Jalili and Robson Labs at JAX to engage in independent and collaborative research projects focused on 3D bioprinting. Utilize state-of-the-art facilities to create advanced functional organ-level tissues, combining bioprinting with organ-on-chip platforms. Collaborate with experts in bioengineering, biology, immunology, microbiology, and clinical research. Spearhead projects that incorporate bioprinting, microfabrication, organ-on-chip development, organoid culture, microbiome sequencing, and single-cell transcriptomics.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- 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 for three references.
Submit your application to the Jalili and Robson Labs. We support postdocs with diverse career goals, including academic and non-academic paths, and encourage applications from international candidates, women, and individuals from all backgrounds.
Last Date for Apply: [Specify the date here, if applicable or state “Open until filled”]
JAX Salary:
- Year 0 – 1: $65,589
- Year 1 – 2: $67,318
- Year 2 – 3: $69,095
- Year 3 – 4: $70,521
- Year 4 – 5: $72,877
- Year 5 – 6: $75,569
About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees. JAX operates in multiple locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan, and China, with a mission to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community to improve human health.
