Summary
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in Dr. Bennett’s laboratory at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in Bar Harbor, ME. The Bennett Lab is dedicated to uncovering the fundamental mechanisms that govern the developmental emergence of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and translating these insights toward improved stem cell engineering for regenerative medicine. The laboratory offers a highly collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development toward academic or industry career paths.
Postdoctoral Associate Opportunity: Developmental Hematopoiesis (Bennett Lab, JAX), Jackson Laboratory, USA
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area
The laboratory focuses on HSC specification and maturation in embryonic development, specifically:
- Defining how TGF-β/BMP signaling regulates the transition from pre-HSCs to transplantable HSCs (including the role of SMAD7).
- Identifying novel regulators and understanding how rare pre-HSC intermediates arise from hemogenic endothelium to mature into fully functional, multi-lineage engraftable HSCs.
Location
Bar Harbor, Maine
JAX Salary Schedule
Based on years of experience as a Postdoc.
| Experience | Annual 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 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Required:
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in biological sciences or a related discipline.
- Minimum of one first-author publication from graduate studies or prior postdoctoral work.
- Strong foundational training in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or stem cell biology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred:
- Experience in hematopoiesis, vascular biology, mouse models, transplantation assays, or in vivo lineage tracing.
- Skills in flow cytometry, cell sorting, and primary cell culture.
- Expertise in single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial genomics, lentiviral systems, clonal barcoding, computational biology, or bioinformatics.
Job Description
The successful candidate will plan, develop, execute, and analyze an independent research project. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting mechanistic studies on signaling pathways (e.g., TGF-β/BMP) or mapping transcriptional states of developmental HSC emergence.
- Preparing manuscripts, fellowship applications, and conference presentations.
- Mentoring junior lab members and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a complete application including:
- A cover letter describing past research accomplishments, current research interests, and career aspirations.
- A current CV.
- The names and contact information of three references.
Applications can be submitted via The Jackson Laboratory’s careers portal.
Last Date to Apply: Open Now
The job posting does not specify a closing date; however, it was posted approximately 27 days ago. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
