Postdoctoral Associate, Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center Boston, MA

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; 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 to investigate basic and translational aspects of lung fibrosis, focusing on endothelial and fibroblast responses to injury in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role offers access to state-of-the-art resources, cell/tissue/animal models, and core facilities, with salary determined within departmental budgets and NIH funding streams.

Qualifications

• Experience in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to work with experimental fibrosis models in mice.
• Experience with primary cell culture and analysis of lung cell populations.
• Experience with cell/tissue imaging (fluorescence, confocal, multiphoton).
• Experience with FACS sorting/analysis and bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Study basic and translational aspects of lung fibrosis in endothelial and fibroblast responses to injury.
• Develop and execute independent research plans leading to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Biochemistry

Cellular and molecular biology

Fibrosis mouse models

Primary cell culture

Lung cell imaging

FACS sorting

Bioinformatics

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Postdoctoral

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

The successful candidate will have established experience in three or more of the following: (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; (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.