Postdoctoral Research Fellows - Center for Craniofacial and Skeletal Biology

ADA Forsyth Institute, INC•Cambridge, MA

11d•$65,000 - $79,942

About The Position

The ADA Forsyth Institute, a leader in oral health research, is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join the Center for Craniofacial and Skeletal Biology. These positions will focus on studying developmental and stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, congenital birth defects, and aging-related disorders. The research aims to elucidate molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying stem cell self-renewal, cell fate determination and differentiation, signaling pathway crosstalk, tissue repair and regeneration, and stem cell-based and gene-editing therapies. The institute is dedicated to improving oral and overall health through cutting-edge research and public health outreach.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent in Biomedical Science related fields.
Record of 2-4 years of experience in the broad area of biology.
Experience in hypothesis-driven research projects.
Knowledge in cell culture and animal handling.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and technical skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Willing to work in a collaborative environment.
High motivation and responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Direct hands-on experience with mouse genetics, developmental and stem cell biology.
Bioinformatics, 3D image reconstruction/rendering.
Craniofacial or Skeletal Biology.
Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Research involves the use of various techniques in mouse genetics, tissue harvest and dissection, histology, cell culture, molecular cloning, transplantation study, injury repair, and regeneration.
Technical troubleshooting includes but not limited to the area of PCR genotyping and qPCR, lentivirus-mediated gene expression, microscopes and digital imaging techniques, and phenotypic characterizations of genetically modified mouse mutants.
Research also involves micro CT imaging and characterization of new mouse genetic models.
Mouse colony management as necessary.