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Postdoc position focused on mammalian regeneration available in the Lehoczky Lab

Posted by , on 25 January 2023

Job type: Postdoc

Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Closing Date: 25 July 2023

A Postdoc position is available in the field of mammalian regenerative biology using the model of digit tip regeneration. Start date is flexible.

The Lehoczky Lab studies numerous aspects of mouse digit tip regeneration. This Postdoc position is funded by an NIH R01 grant focused on cellular heterogeneity and plasticity in the regenerating mouse digit tip. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of basic and translational research in the collaborative and stimulating environment of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Longwood Medical Area.

For more information about the lab see LehoczkyLab.org 

Candidacy considerations:

  • PhD in Biology or related discipline is required
  • Candidate must have a strong background in regenerative biology, developmental biology, molecular biology, and/or genetics
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively is expected
  • Prior experience using mouse as an experimental model is preferred
  • Computational skills such as RStudio and scRNAseq analysis are a plus

Interested candidates should provide the following application materials:

  • Your CV
  • A brief letter detailing why you are interested in the Lehoczky Lab and how your experiences/goals specifically align with the research in this group
  • The contact information for three references who can comment on your research

Application materials and any questions regarding the position should be sent to Dr. Lehoczky: jlehoczky@bwh.harvard.edu

Salary: NIH postdoc scale plus $5,000

Closing Date: 25 July 2023

Scientific fields: Regeneration, Stem cells

Model systems: Mouse, Human

Duration: Fixed term

Minimum qualifications: PhD in Biology or related discipline

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