What are the responsibilities and job description for the PostDoctoral Research Fellow position at Mass General Physicians Organization?
The ideal candidate should have received (or expect to receive soon) a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, or related field.
First (or co-first) author of one or more high impact peer-reviewed scientific publications
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Able to work both independently and in a team
Expertise in iPSC culture, differentiation, and 3D co-cultures.
Expertise in cellular/molecular techniques including scRNAseq, FACS, IHC, ELISA, PCR, and confocal microscopy.
Background in neurodegenerative disease modeling, ideally ALS or related pathologies.
Expertise in genetic engineering, including designing and optimizing genetic cassettes.
Strong analytical skills for phenotypic data interpretation and assay optimization.
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced research environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with organ-on-chip development and high-content screening in organoids.
Experience with drug screening, pharmacology, ADMET profiling.
Experience with computational analysis of multi-omic data.
Experience with AI frameworks: NLP, GNN, RL, etc.
Familiarity with ALS patient cell repositories (e.g., NINDS, MGB).
Knowledge of AI frameworks.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the project and contact information for three references to aestanton@mgh.harvard.edu We look forward to having you join us in advancing the fight against ALS!
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