Postdoctoral position in Developmental Mechanobiology

Position

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Title
Postdoctoral position in Developmental Mechanobiology

School
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area
Rowland Institute at Harvard

Position Description

We are seeking a curious and imaginative Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team investigating fundamental mechanisms of developmental biology. Our lab focuses on understanding cellular and molecular processes that drive the pseudostratified architecture found in epithelial tissues, and how the architecture is exploited for various functions such as morphogenesis, organ development, and tissue fate. We use diverse model organisms to build a fundamental understanding of pseudostratified architecture.
As a postdoctoral fellow, your key responsibilities will involve conducting independent research on mechanobiology of the nucleus in pseudostratified epithelial architecture, and its role in tissue behavior. It will also involve use of advanced live imaging, genetic manipulations, computational modeling, and mentoring junior team members. A successful candidate will have opportunities to publish findings in high-impact journals, present in international conferences, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within and outside the lab.

Basic Qualifications

PhD in Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields.
Strong background in cell biology, different types of fluorescent imaging, and organoid culture required.
Experience with model organisms (e.g., mouse, zebrafish, Drosophila, etc.) is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, mentoring and teamwork skills required.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Please send a SOP, CV and recommendation letters. The SOP should highlight your past experience, how it makes you suitable for the role, and idea that you would like to pursue in the lab that aligns with the research direction of the lab.

Contact Information

Purnati Khuntia,
Rowland Institute at Harvard, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Contact Email
purnati_khuntia@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required
2

Maximum Number of References Allowed
3

Keywords

Development, Mechanobiology, Stem cell Organoid culture

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Research
4. List of Publications