"Postdoctoral Researcher - Organoids/Embryoids"

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Organoids/Embryoids

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $62,838 to $70,725

Pay Determination: Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Determined by supervisor.

Job Type: Full Time

Rank: Post Doc

Campus:

Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable

Job Description: The Laboratory for Multiscale Biosystem Engineering, led by Dr. Yi Zheng, in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Bioinspired Institute at Syracuse University, is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on human stem cell-derived organoids/embryoids. Dr. Zheng has authored more than 30 journal articles, including Nature, Nature Materials, Cell Stem Cell, Science Advances, Nature Communications and Nature Protocols. His research has been recognized as a major breakthrough in related fields, and widely highlighted by public media, including Nature, National Public Radio, MIT Technology Review, BBC News, Chemical & Engineering News, Washington Times, ScienceDaily etc.

The postdoctoral scholar will work with human pluripotent stem cells and apply cutting-edge engineering approaches, including microfluidics/Lab-on-a-Chip, biomaterials, and 3D printing, to generate 3D organoids and embryoids with high precision and reproducibility. The scholar will use these models to study the fundamental mechanisms of human development and morphogenesis, aiming to uncover insights specific to the human system. Additionally, the postdoctoral scholar will investigate how environmental factors and lifestyle choices impact the structure and function of these in vitro models.

The initial appointment will be for one year, with potential for renewal, pending annual review of performance.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in engineering, science or related fields. Those with experience in biological cell culture, microfabrication, bioinformatics, and tissue engineering are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Specific Qualifications: Not Applicable

Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments with stem cells and microdevices, e.g., 3D culture, genetic manipulation and phenotypic characterization.
• Perform live-imaging, immunocytochemistry, scRNA-seq experiments and related transcriptome data analysis.
• Analyze and organize experimental data and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Mentor junior students.

Physical Requirements: Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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