Postdoctoral Fellow - Reproductive Biology
About the role
The Bomba-Warczak Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania is recruiting creative, collaborative, and highly independent Postdoctoral Scientists to lead new research projects in reproductive biology. Our lab studies how the ovarian microenvironment supports oocyte development and reproductive function across the lifespan. We are particularly interested in understanding how cellular interactions within the ovarian follicle shape oocyte health, tissue physiology, and reproductive aging.
Responsibilities
- Lead new research projects in reproductive biology, integrating mouse models, quantitative cell and tissue biology, imaging approaches, stable-isotope tracing, and mass-spectrometry-based omics.
- Contribute to the development of novel experimental approaches to study mechanisms regulating ovarian follicle biology and oocyte development.
- Collaborate with other researchers to integrate data from multiple omics platforms and develop systems-level analyses of reproductive physiology.
- Design and execute experiments to investigate cellular and molecular determinants of reproductive aging and tissue resilience.
Requirements
- PhD in Reproductive Biology, Developmental Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated research experience in reproductive science (e.g., ovarian biology, follicle biology, oocyte biology, reproductive physiology, or related areas).
- At least one first-author primary research publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Strong experimental and analytical skills in molecular, cellular, or tissue biology.
- Ability to independently design and execute experiments.
Qualifications
- Experience working with mammalian systems and/or mouse models.
- Exposure to mass spectrometry, proteomics, metabolomics, stable-isotope tracing, or metabolic analysis.
- Computational/data analysis skills (R, Python, or similar).
Skills
- Rigorously pursue cutting-edge research in reproductive biology.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Communicate findings clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Benefits
The Bomba-Warczak Lab is based at the Perelman School of Medicine's Department of Physiology at the University of Pennsylvania, within a highly collaborative scientific environment that provides access to world-class facilities for proteomics, metabolomics, imaging, and mouse genetics.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is full-time, 40 hours per week.