Postdoctoral Associate | Molecular Biology

thejacksonlaboratory; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in Farmington, CT seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Associate in Cell and Molecular Biology to join the Hinson Lab. The role focuses on human pluripotent stem cell technology and advanced structural biology to study sarcomere assembly and function.

You will work with a world‑class team across continents and contribute to cutting‑edge disease research. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in cell/molecular biology or related fields, with publications and expertise in stem cell

Qualifications

• PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Experience in pluripotent stem cell biology or differentiation, advanced microscopy, genome editing, or proteomics.
• Candidates should have publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong writing and communication skills; able to work independently and with teams across continents.
• Experience with R, Python or similar stats packages is helpful; bioinformatics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stem cell biology and differentiation experiments and functional assays.
• Perform advanced imaging and proteomics/protein interaction studies.
• Collaborate with international team to interpret data and publish results.
• Analyze data using R, Python or related bioinformatics tools.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Cell & Molecular Biology

Stem Cell Differentiation

Advanced Imaging

Protein Interactions

R / Python

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in cell biology or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate | Cell and Molecular Biology

Hinson Lab

Farmington, CT

The Hinson lab is seeking an independent, highly motivated PhD-level scientist to join our trans-continental collaborative group funded by the Human Frontiers Science Program (HFSP). The overarching goal of this project is to leverage human pluripotent stem cell technology and advanced structural biology methods to define mechanisms and rules of sarcomere assembly and function. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in cell and molecular biology particularly in stem cell differentiation, advanced imaging and protein-protein interaction studies. As part of the group, this talented individual would have access to a world-class consortium of scientists across pluripotent stem cell biology, 3-dimensional organoids/microtissue assays, super resolution microscopy, and structural biology.

The Hinson lab at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health utilizes pluripotent stem cell biology, tissue engineering, genome editing, and multi-omics assays to study mechanisms of inherited heart failure and other muscle disorders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or related field of study.
• Prior research experience in at least two of the following areas: pluripotent stem cell biology and differentiation, advanced microscopy, genome editing, and proteomics.
• Candidates should have a publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team across continents.
• Experience with R, Python or similar statistical package is helpful, as well as experience with proteomics data analyses and bioinformatics.

We are a diverse and inclusive research group, aspiring to produce top science and scientists through attentive and progressive mentoring and interdisciplinary teamwork.

JAX Salary

Year 0 - 1: $65,589

Year 1 - 2: $67,318

Year 2 - 3: $69,095

Year 3 - 4: $70,521

Year 4 - 5: $72,877

Year 5 - 6: $75,569

Based on years of experience as Postdoc

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.