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Biohub · 14 hours ago

Postdoctoral Fellow, Humanized Mouse Models

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $93K/yr

2+ years exp

Biohub is leading the new era of AI-powered biology to cure or prevent disease through its 501c3 medical research organization. The van der Stegen Lab at Biohub NY is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop a humanized mouse model to study human immune cell development and engineering through in vivo gene perturbation.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyGenetics

Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research

Design, perform, and analyze experiments

Established engineered mouse models

Establish bone marrow chimeras

Design CRISPR/Cas engineering strategies and library screens

Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Follow advances in the field through published literature and conferences

Present your work internally and externally at conferences

Work closely with fellow team members and external collaborators

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldGene editingMolecular biologyAnimal handlingFlow cytometryMicroscopyVivo imagingResearch experienceCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

PhD degree in immunology, developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related field

Confidence with hands-on animal handling

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with cloning, molecular biology and gene editing

The ability to conduct experiments independently

Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment

Strong drive to perform cutting-edge research

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Hands-on experience in animal surgeries

Experience with flow cytometry, microscopy and in vivo imaging techniques

Experience with the production of viral vectors

Strong knowledge on the existing literature in immunology and genetic engineering

Experience working with pluripotent stem cells

Benefits

Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.

Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.

Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.

Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.

Funding for select family-forming benefits.

Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area