Postdoc: Host-Microbiome & Gut-on-Chip Biology

The Jackson Laboratory; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory's Jalili lab in Farmington, CT seeks a postdoctoral fellow to study how host–microbiome interactions shape epithelial states, tissue function, and cancer susceptibility using patient-derived colon organoids and perfused gut-on-a-chip models.

The project involves coculture, molecular profiling, and collaboration with clinicians and bioengineers; candidates with organ‑on‑chip, gastrointestinal biology, or cancer biology experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with organoids or epithelial tissues.
• Experience with microfluidic organ-on-a-chip systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and characterize patient-derived intestinal organoids including malignant tissues.
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Skills

Organoid culture

3D tissue engineering

Microscopy

Gene-expression analysis

Transcriptomics

Publication track record

Education

PhD in bioengineering, microbiology, cell & molecular biology, cancer biology, or related

Tools

Organ-on-a-chip platforms

Microfluidics

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory's Jalili lab in Farmington, CT seeks a postdoctoral fellow to study how host–microbiome interactions shape epithelial states, tissue function, and cancer susceptibility using patient-derived colon organoids and perfused gut-on-a-chip models.

The project involves coculture, molecular profiling, and collaboration with clinicians and bioengineers; candidates with organ‑on‑chip, gastrointestinal biology, or cancer biology experience are encouraged to apply.