Job Description

Postdoctoral Fellow | Bioengineering (Immune Monitoring and Engineering)

Jalili Lab

Farmington, CT

The Jalili lab will open in July 2023 and is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects related to studying the host immune-microbiome interface in the context of autoimmune skin diseases, infectious diseases, and aging, using state-of-the-art engineering tools. We implement different engineering technologies, particularly microneedle skin patches, to longitudinally monitor the cross-regulation of skin microbiome and immune system in the context of the inflammatory and autoimmune skin conditions. The postdoctoral scientist will lead an exciting project that applies a broad range of cutting-edge technologies, such as microfabrication, microneedle patches, single-cell transcriptomics, metagenomics and proteomics in both mouse models and human patients. This position will also explore and leverage collaboration with bioengineers, dermatologists, microbiologist and immunologist in the Jackson Laboratory, University of Connecticut, UConn Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School and beyond. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in biomedical engineering, biomaterials science, immune engineering, immunology and microbiology.

JAX has a vibrant and interactive research and training environment characterized by multidisciplinary scientific collaboration, unparalleled mouse resources, and outstanding core services. In addition to lab-based training, JAX has developed a unique program for trainees to expand their professional skills in science communication, entrepreneurship, teaching, mentoring and laboratory management to best prepare postdocs for future career opportunities. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 1.5-2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, microbiology, immunology or related field of study.
• Strong training background in biomedical engineering, biomaterials, immunoengineering and cell biology.
• Experience in microfabrication, microneedles, biomaterials fabrication, in vivo models, immunophenotyping and bacterial cultures are particularly preferred.
• Candidates should have at least one 1st author publication record in peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team.

To apply

Interested candidates should apply with:

• A cover letter summarizing research training and accomplishments
• A personal statement of scientific interests and career goals (1-page maximum)
• Current CV with publications and contact information of three references

The Jalili lab supports postdocs that have either academic or non-academic long-term career goals, international candidates, women and candidates from all backgrounds. We truly believe in equal opportunity for all. For more information about the Jalili laboratory, please visit: https://www.jalili-lab.com.

JAX Salary  
Year 0 - 1     $65,589  
Year 1 - 2     $67,318  
Year 2 - 3     $69,095  
Year 3 - 4     $70,521  
Year 4 - 5     $72,877  
Year 5 - 6     $75,569  

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.