Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Pediatric Regenerative Medicine - Gao Lab

About the Lab

The Gao Laboratory studies hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their niches in development, homeostasis, and disease, with a focus on how the microenvironment regulates HSC function. Research approaches include mouse genetics, lineage tracing, flow cytometry, single-cell genomics, and bioinformatics to uncover mechanisms that can improve HSC-based therapies. Learn more about the Gao Lab.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments, keeping appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyze results with the Principal Investigator.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
• May assist in preparation of grant proposals but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the field of research specialization; PhD in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Immunology, Hematology, or a related field preferred.
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during a one- to five-year post-doctoral appointment.
• Experience with mouse genetics, lineage tracing, flow cytometry, microscopy, human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation, single-cell genomics, and related computational analysis is strongly preferred.
• Strong research record, including at least one first-author publication, is desired.
• Highly motivated, independent, collaborative, and committed to rigorous science.