Postdoc: Hematopoietic Stem Cells & Clonal Aging

thejacksonlaboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Jennifer Trowbridge's laboratory.

The role focuses on hematopoietic stem cell biology, aging, clonal hematopoiesis, and hematologic malignancies with a goal to identifying intervention strategies to extend healthspan. The successful candidate will design and carry out independent projects, contribute to manuscripts and grants, and collaborate with a national and international network of researchers

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in biological or related sciences.
• Minimum of one first-author publication from graduate work.
• Strong foundational training in molecular and cell biology.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, and analyze an independent research project within one or more lab focus areas.
• Prepare manuscripts, fellowship applications, and conference presentations.
• Mentor junior lab members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

PhD/MD

First-author publication

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

MD or PhD in biological or related sciences

Tools

CRISPR

Lentiviral delivery

Computational biology

Mouse HSC techniques

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Jennifer Trowbridge's laboratory.

The role focuses on hematopoietic stem cell biology, aging, clonal hematopoiesis, and hematologic malignancies with a goal to identifying intervention strategies to extend healthspan. The successful candidate will design and carry out independent projects, contribute to manuscripts and grants, and collaborate with a national and international network of researchers