Postdoc: Physiology & Regeneration of Airway Function

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the Perelman School of Medicine. The research focuses on Physiologic Regeneration, studying how rebuilt tissues recover function in airway epithelium, with emphasis on ion transport and mucociliary clearance.

We seek candidates who are excited to build a lab and contribute meaningfully, with strong experimental discipline and collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD completed or imminent.
• Sound experimental reasoning and understanding of the scientific method.
• Solid sterile technique and core bench skills.
• Willingness to learn and perform mouse work.
• Willingness to learn in vitro and ex vivo work with human tissue.
• Familiarity with molecular biology and genetic tools (CRISPR, etc.) is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building a new lab and conducting Physiologic Regeneration research.
• Perform experiments on airway epithelium models to assess function after injury.
• Maintain rigorous written records and collaborate across team members.

Skills

PhD/MD/MD-PhD

Scientific reasoning

Sterile technique

Mouse work

In vitro and ex vivo tissue work

Molecular biology tools (CRISPR, etc.)

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the Perelman School of Medicine. The research focuses on Physiologic Regeneration, studying how rebuilt tissues recover function in airway epithelium, with emphasis on ion transport and mucociliary clearance.

We seek candidates who are excited to build a lab and contribute meaningfully, with strong experimental discipline and collaborative spirit.