Postdoc: Gene Editing & Splicing Therapeutics for FD

1300 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morini Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our translational research team. You will focus on developing therapeutic strategies for Familial Dysautonomia, conducting in vivo studies, and applying molecular approaches to assess outcomes.

This hybrid role requires a Ph.D. in relevant fields and offers the opportunity to collaborate with top researchers in a state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in vivo efficacy studies.
• Perform downstream analyses like RNA/protein quantification.
• Lead development of therapeutic delivery and molecular assays.
• Collaborate with researchers and mentor junior lab members.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Genetic methodologies

Cell culture experience

Rodent models experience

Microscopy imaging and immuno-cytochemistry

Education

Doctoral degree in neuroscience, cell or molecular biology, human genetics, biochemistry, or related field

Job description

The Morini Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our translational research team. You will focus on developing therapeutic strategies for Familial Dysautonomia, conducting in vivo studies, and applying molecular approaches to assess outcomes.

This hybrid role requires a Ph.D. in relevant fields and offers the opportunity to collaborate with top researchers in a state-of-the-art environment.