Postdoctoral Associate | Molecular Biology

JAX; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HFSP funding

Job summary

The Hinson Lab at JAX in Farmington, CT seeks an independent PhD-level scientist to join a trans-continental HFSP-funded project. Focus areas include pluripotent stem cell biology, differentiation, advanced imaging, and structural biology, with access to a world-class network of collaborators across continents.

The successful candidate will contribute to studying sarcomere assembly and heart muscle disorders, leveraging stem cell models, proteomics, and bioinformatics in a dynamic team

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Experience in pluripotent stem cell biology and differentiation.
• Experience with advanced microscopy, genome editing, and proteomics.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a collaborative, cross‑continental team.
• Experience with R, Python or similar statistics package is helpful.

Skills

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Stem cell differentiation

Advanced imaging

Protein interactions

R

Python

Scientific writing

Education

PhD

Tools

Bioinformatics

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.\\*\\*Please submit your current CV, at least 2 letters of reference, and 1-page (maximum) statement of Research Interests and Career Goals at time of application.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: $65,589Year 1 - 2: $67,318Year 2 - 3: $69,095Year 3 - 4: $70,521Year 4 - 5: $72,877Year 5 - 6: $75,569Based on years of experience as Postdoc