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Postdoctoral Fellow - Institute for Cell Engineering

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary
$50,004-$61,308/year
Closing date
Apr 6, 2020

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Regenerative Medicine
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Postdoc Fellowship
Organization Type
Academia

Postdoctoral Fellow - Institute for Cell Engineering

The Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our NIH-funded pediatric surgery research group directed by Dr. Shaun Kunisaki, an affiliate member of the Institute for Cell Engineering.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/institute_cell_engineering/experts/affiliates.html

This basic and translational research laboratory focuses on the regeneration of fetal organs (lung, esophagus, spinal cord) that have been injured prior to birth. We collaborate with other laboratories at Hopkins and elsewhere with expertise in cell biology and biomedical engineering.

The applicant must have a PhD (or equivalent degree) and an outstanding record of research productivity. The ideal candidate has an interest in lung and/or neural development. He/she will independently perform laboratory experiments based on established procedures and protocols, including cell reprogramming towards pluripotency, in vitro modeling, animal surgeries, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy. Candidates with strong cell culture experience are preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plans approach to experiments based on knowledge of scientific theory regarding fetal organ development and injury
  • Independently performs day-to-day lab experiments by following established procedures and protocols and utilizing appropriate technique
  • Maintains accurate data records and laboratory notebook.
  • Maintains and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, e.g., calibrating, alignment
  • May be responsible for routine operational activities such as ordering supplies and materials, reviewing inventory, maintaining up to date records of tests, maintenance of human and animal welfare protocols
  • Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
  • Maintains and improves training procedures and is responsible for training entry-level employees on relevant techniques
  • Additional responsibilities may include instructing/assisting students and postdocs contributing to general maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies
  • Strong oral presentation and writing skills, resulting in manuscript development, drafting, and submission as first author or co-author
  • Travel may be required
  • Schedule flexibility to include occasional weekend and holidays commitment may be required
  • Other duties may also be assigned

Education & Experience:

  • PhD or equivalent degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Relevant techniques include histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, PCR, microarray, next generation sequencing, rodent surgery,
  • Ability to reprogram somatic cells towards pluripotency and to maintain induced pluripotent stem cell culture
  • Willingness to learn new techniques
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
  • Comfortable with handling small animals
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments, set priorities, take initiative in defining and executing tasks, exhibit flexibility to respond to casual requests, exercise good judgement

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