Post-Doctoral Fellow in Lung Biology

About the role

The Lung Epithelial Biology Laboratory at the Penn Lung Biology Institute (LBI), under the direction of Dr. Michael Beers, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a collaborative research project focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate tissue injury and repair in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other parenchymal lung diseases.

Responsibilities

• Focus the project in areas such as epithelial biology, immunological networks, metabolomics, epithelial-mesenchymal crosstalk, and/or transcriptomics/proteomics
• Utilize 2 novel published models of lung injury and fibrosis (see references provided)
• Access to a variety of cutting-edge technologies including RNAseq, single cell and ATAC RNAseq, high resolution proteomics, CRISPR-mediated screens, lineage tracing, organoid assays, and iPS cells
• Identify pathways critical for lung tissue repair and regeneration

Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related Biomedical Fields
• Solid background in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology
• Hands-on experience with animal models, mammalian tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, and tissue imaging procedures
• Strong publication record in highly respected international scientific journals
• Familiarity with advanced imaging techniques, transcriptomic profiling, flow cytometry, and/or bioinformatics

Qualifications

• M.D., Ph.D., or MD/PhD with a strong background in basic molecular and cell biology skills
• Experience utilizing mouse models and primary cell culture systems