Postdoctoral position in vertebrate development at Columbia University in the City of New York

We have an opening for a postdoctoral position to study vertebrate development with a focus on endoderm and gut-derived organs. The research interests of our lab span mechanics of morphogenesis, evolutionary-developmental mechanobiology, and cell fate determination during formation of the gut tube and later organogenesis of the small intestine. We  employ cross-disciplinary approaches that combines embryology, molecular biology,  live imaging, and ‘omics with physics, engineering, and mathematical modeling. Specific opportunities relate to studying 1) a newly discovered role for endoderm in axis elongation and somitogenesis, 2) the evolution of vertebrate spiral morphogenesis through regulation of tissue mechanics, 3) mechanical-molecular feedback mechanisms that drive folding and elongation of the endoderm, 4) integration of mechanical and molecular cues in the regulation of buckling morphogenesis, and 5) biophysical determinants of elastic energy storage and dissipation in the developing gut. The ideal applicant is curious, values lab culture, collaboration , and mentorship, and has a background in developmental biology or related field. If interested, please contact Nandan Nerurkar at nln2113@columbia.edu.