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. The lab studies how the ovarian microenvironment supports oocyte development and reproductive function across the lifespan, focusing on cellular interactions within the ovarian follicle that shape oocyte health, tissue physiology, and reproductive aging. Research integrates mouse models, quantitative cell and tissue biology, imaging, stable‑isotope tracing, and mass‑spectrometry–based omics to uncover molecular pathways regulating reproductive biology and cellular communication. Projects will be tailored to the interests of the successful candidate within broadly defined research themes including: mechanisms regulating ovarian follicle biology and oocyte development; molecular communication between somatic and germ cells within reproductive tissues; systems‑level analysis of metabolic and proteomic dynamics in reproductive physiology; cellular and molecular determinants of reproductive aging and tissue resilience. The lab is based in the Department of Physiology at the Perelman School of Medicine, within a highly collaborative scientific environment that provides access to world‑class facilities for proteomics, metabolomics, imaging, and mouse genetics. Our lab emphasizes rigorous science, intellectual independence, and strong mentorship supporting diverse career trajectories. Learn more about the lab at bombawarczaklab.com.

Responsibilities

• Lead new research projects in reproductive biology.
• Tailor research projects to personal interests within the lab’s defined themes (ovarian follicle biology, oocyte development, somatic‑germ cell communication, metabolic/proteomic dynamics, reproductive aging).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with mammalian systems and/or mouse models.
• Exposure to mass spectrometry, proteomics, metabolomics, stable‑isotope tracing, or metabolic analysis.
• Experience with ovarian or reproductive tissue workflows (e.g., follicle/oocyte work, reproductive physiology models, imaging‑based assays).
• Computational/data analysis skills (R, Python, or similar).