Postdoc: Stem Cell Biology & Early Embryo Development

University of Southern Mississippi; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CCRM Fertility Research invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scientist position in an innovative, collaborative program at the intersection of stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, early embryo development, and reproductive medicine.

The successful candidate will design, execute, and lead independent and collaborative projects, work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians, and contribute to translational research that may advance ART and IVF outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD in stem cell biology, reproductive biology, developmental biology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, molecular/cellular biology, reproductive biology, or developmental biology.
• Ability to independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret complex projects.
• Experience with stem cell culture, molecular biology, cellular assays, and/or advanced imaging.
• Experience with single-cell transcriptomics, epigenetic analysis, bioinformatics is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication with a demonstrated ability to publish.
• High degree of scientific curiosity, creativity, initiative, and commitment to rigorous and reproducible research.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and lead innovative independent and collaborative research projects involving stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, early embryo development, and in vitro and animal-model systems.
• Develop, optimize, and apply experimental approaches in molecular and cellular biology, stem cell culture, imaging, and functional assays.
• Analyze, interpret, and integrate experimental data to address biological and translational questions.
• Communicate research findings through scientific presentations, peer-reviewed publications, reports, and discussions.
• Contribute to development of new research directions and experimental approaches.
• Foster a collegial, multidisciplinary, and collaborative research environment within CCRM Fertility.

Skills

Stem cell biology

Molecular biology

Cellular reprogramming

Embryo development

Imaging techniques

Data analysis

Science communication

Independence

Education

PhD in Stem Cell Biology

PhD in Reproductive/Developmental Biology

Tools

Stem cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Imaging

Single-cell transcriptomics

Bioinformatics

Job description

CCRM Fertility Research invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scientist position in an innovative, collaborative program at the intersection of stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, early embryo development, and reproductive medicine.

The successful candidate will design, execute, and lead independent and collaborative projects, work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians, and contribute to translational research that may advance ART and IVF outcomes.