Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Emily Moore at Northeastern University. Research in Dr. Moore’s laboratory focuses on cellular behaviors surrounding bone and tooth formation, maintenance, aging, and repair. The successful candidate will support projects investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms of bone and tooth regeneration, as well as helping with daily laboratory upkeep tasks. The position involves a substantial amount of mouse work, mammalian cell culture, histology, molecular biology techniques, and imaging and associated analysis.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in one or more of the following areas: stem cell biology, skeletal biology, developmental biology, bioengineering, or similar bioscience fields
• Research experience with mouse husbandry and survival surgery, cell isolation and culture, microscopy, and microCT are highly desired
• Flexibility in adapting methods/skills according to evolving project priorities
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from different sources
• Ability to draw relevant conclusions from existing literature
• Demonstrate growing knowledge in specialized disciplines
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, time management
• Understanding the importance of being a good lab citizen
• Extremely high standards in terms of quality of work, attention to detail, task completion, and commitment to working on projects as determined by Dr. Moore
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines at an accelerated pace when necessary
• Proven ability to work independently and creatively
• Strong skills in written and spoken English

Nice To Haves

• Research experience with mouse husbandry and survival surgery, cell isolation and culture, microscopy, and microCT

Responsibilities

• RTqPCR
• in vitro cell culture with immortalized lines and primary cells
• histological processing and staining
• fluorescence microscopy
• microCT scanning and analysis
• operation of various cell and tissue mechanical loading devices
• rodent work, including husbandry, breeding, colony maintenance, genotyping, injections, survival surgery, tibial loading, euthanasia, and tissue collection
• attending and being engaged at semi-weekly lab meetings
• assisting with supervision and training of students working in the lab
• volunteering for regional science fairs and symposiums (1-2 per year)
• independent experimental designs
• follow up regularly with Dr. Moore on planning, interpretation of results, and evaluation of data
• participate and present in regular lab meetings
• author publications resulting from their work
• present their work at conferences
• collaborate in applying for funding to support their efforts

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement
• commuting & transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree