Postdoctoral Fellow: Lung Fibrosis & Molecular Mechanisms

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

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in the Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center to study basic and translational aspects of lung fibrosis, focusing on endothelial and fibroblast responses to injury. The role offers access to multidisciplinary resources, cell/tissue/animal models, and core facilities.

The successful candidate will have 3+ techniques in biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, and imaging, with strong communication and the ability to develop

Qualifications

• Experience in biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with fibrosis models in mice.
• Proficiency in primary cell culture or analyzing lung cell populations.
• Experience with imaging techniques (fluorescence, confocal, multiphoton).
• FACS sorting and analysis; strong communication skills.
• Ability to develop independent research plans and publish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute independent research plans.
• Publish peer‑reviewed results in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary research team.
• Contribute to grant proposals and progress toward independence.

Skills

Biochemistry

Cellular Biology

Molecular Biology

Fibrosis Modeling

Primary Cell Culture

Imaging Techniques

FACS Sorting

Bioinformatics

Tools

Flow Cytometry (FACS)

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Boston University Medical Campus seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in the Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Center to study basic and translational aspects of lung fibrosis, focusing on endothelial and fibroblast responses to injury. The role offers access to multidisciplinary resources, cell/tissue/animal models, and core facilities.

The successful candidate will have 3+ techniques in biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, and imaging, with strong communication and the ability to develop