Postdoctoral Associate, Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center in Boston, MA. The role focuses on basic and translational studies of lung fibrosis, with emphasis on endothelial and fibroblast responses to injury, in a multidisciplinary lab with state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Ideal candidates will have advanced skills in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, imaging, FACS, and bioinformatics, and show strong potential to publish

Qualifications

• Experience in biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to model fibrosis in mouse systems and analyze lung tissue.
• Proficiency in primary cell culture and lung cell analysis.
• Familiarity with fluorescence, confocal, and multiphoton imaging and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute independent research plans leading to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and communicate results effectively.
• Contribute to translational studies on lung fibrosis under NIH and intramural funding.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Imaging techniques

FACS sorting

Bioinformatics

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center

Job Description

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Postdoctoral

Job Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tracking Code

26599937740915

Posted Date

9/15/2026

Minimum Salary

$68,000.00

Maximum Salary

$68,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

A Research Scientist/Postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Giovanni Ligresti to study basic and translational aspects of lung fibrosis with specific emphasis on molecular mechanisms regulating endothelial and fibroblast responses to lung injury. The work will be conducted within a multidisciplinary laboratory featuring state-of-the-art resources, cell/tissue/animal models, and access to excellent core facilities.

Required Skills

• (a) advanced techniques in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology;
• (b) experimental modeling of fibrosis in mice;
• (c) primary cell culture and/or analysis of lung cell populations;
• (d) cell/tissue imaging techniques such as fluorescence, confocal, multiphoton microscopy (e) FACS sorting and analysis;
• (e) FACS sorting and analysis;
• (f) Bioinformatics.

The candidate will be expected to develop and execute independent research plans leading to peer-reviewed publications, should be comfortable working within an interdisciplinary group of research personnel, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Maximum consideration will be given to candidates with strong research motivation and initiative towards independence. Although the candidate's salary will be fully supported by intramural as well as extramural (NIH) funding, he/she will be expected to initiate progress towards independence via submission of research grant proposals.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.