Post-Doctoral Position in Epithelial Cell/microRNA Biology University of California, San Francisco

Post-Doctoral Position in Epithelial Cell/microRNA Biology

University of California, San Francisco

The Woodruff laboratory of the UCSF Airway Clinical Research Center is a translational Pulmonary laboratory that combines human studies of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with the study of cell culture and mouse models of lung inflammation and mucus production. We seek a post-doctoral fellow to perform studies related microRNA regulation of airway epithelial mucin production.

Desirable experience: PhD in Cell or Molecular biology, Genetics, Immunology or a related biological field.

Position: The position is funded by a grant from the NIH/NHLBI (P01 HL107202), EXPLORING THE BIOLOGY OF PERSISTENT TYPE 2 AIRWAY NICHES IN ASTHMA). The proposed studies build upon preliminary data indicating that a family of microRNAs regulate airway epithelial mucin production that leads to clinically relevant airway dysfunction in asthma (and other respiratory diseases). The specific goal is to identify miRNA:target networks that control the cell reprogramming and mucin hypersecretion that marks airway type 2 niches in asthma. The project will involve significant collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (bench and clinical scientists from the Departments of Medicine and Immunology/Microbiology).

Experience/Qualifications:

• PhD in Cell or Molecular biology, Genetics, Immunology or a related biological field.
• Experience with primary cell culture, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, qPCR and histological staining preferred.

Motivated and broadly interested individuals willing to operate in a multidisciplinary environment on challenging scientific projects are welcome to apply. Contract will be initially for one year and is renewable yearly up to 5 years maximum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Starting date: Jan 2020.

Work site: UCSF Parnassus campus, 513 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco CA 94143

Contact: For further information, please contact Dr. Prescott Woodruff (Prescott.woodruff@ucsf.edu).  To apply, please send a full CV, a statement of interest and names of three references by e-mail.

Lab Website:  http://woodrufflab.ucsf.edu