Postdoc in Reproductive & Placental Biology

HHMI; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous research funding

Publication opportunities

Seminars and conference opportunities

Mentorship from PI

Fellowship writing support

Cutting-edge instrumentation

Inclusive UC Davis community

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to study uterine, placental, and pregnancy biology in the Zhang lab at UC Davis. The role includes mentoring trainees, collaborating across disciplines, and leveraging HHMI support to advance female and fetal health.

Located on the UC Davis Davis campus, the lab employs single-cell, organoid, and comparative approaches to explore the maternal-fetal interface and endometrium across models, with strong

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD anticipated by start date in relevant bioscience field.
• Strong track record of research achievement with creativity and independence.
• Ability to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for tackling challenging biological questions.
• Strong leadership and willingness to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Study embryo implantation, placental development, and uterine/endometrial biology.
• Investigate maternal-fetal interface using mice, non-human primates, and human organoids.
• Publish findings and present at seminars and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Independence

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in Molecular & Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, Reproductive Biology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to study uterine, placental, and pregnancy biology in the Zhang lab at UC Davis. The role includes mentoring trainees, collaborating across disciplines, and leveraging HHMI support to advance female and fetal health.

Located on the UC Davis Davis campus, the lab employs single-cell, organoid, and comparative approaches to explore the maternal-fetal interface and endometrium across models, with strong