Postdoctoral Scientist - Uterine & Placental Biology

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); Davis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous research funding

Mentorship from Dr. Zhang

Access to cutting-edge instrumentation

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist for Dr. Elisa Zhang’s lab in Davis, CA. This position involves conducting groundbreaking research in uterine and placental biology, utilizing innovative methodologies across various species including mice and human organoids.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and a strong research background. We offer a collaborative lab environment and competitive compensation including comprehensive health benefits and mentorship tailored to your career aspirations.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of research achievement.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Commitment to research integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments.
• Mentor junior trainees and maintain lab facilities.
• Participate in manuscript preparation and grant writing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology or related field

Job description

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist for Dr. Elisa Zhang’s lab in Davis, CA. This position involves conducting groundbreaking research in uterine and placental biology, utilizing innovative methodologies across various species including mice and human organoids.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and a strong research background. We offer a collaborative lab environment and competitive compensation including comprehensive health benefits and mentorship tailored to your career aspirations.