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Postdoc positions (mechanisms of organ regeneration) – Tata lab

Posted by , on 11 September 2021

Job type: Postdoctoral research fellow

Location: Duke University, USA

Closing Date: 1 June 2022

The Tata lab in the Department of Cell Biology, Duke University School of Medicine has two openings for postdoctoral researchers to study cellular plasticity mechanisms in lung injury repair and tumorigenesis. We seek to understand the genetic and epigenetic basis of organ regeneration and tumorigenesis. We study the properties of stem/progenitor cells in diverse epithelial tissues (with a primary focus on lung) and their relationships with neighboring tissues in pathophysiological conditions. We utilize in vivo mouse genetics, live imaging, 3D organoids, genome wide Cas9/Crispr based functional genetic screening, and next generation sequencing technologies to study the behavior of tissues at single cell level. We offer an inspiring intellectual, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research environment to support your career goals and provide access to state-of-the-art facilities. Candidates with background knowledge and hands-on experience in transcriptional regulation, 3D-organoids and bioinformatics skills are particularly welcome.

For information about the lab and the PI, please visit: https://www.cellbio.duke.edu/purushothama-rao-tata/. (or) https://thetatalab.com/

Requirements

– A PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences (cell & developmental biology or a related field).
– Strong research background in transcriptional regulation, cell biology, molecular biology, mouse models of cancer, and/or biochemistry. Prior experience in stem cells, Cas9/Crispr gene editing, 3D-organoid cultures, chromatin biology and bioinformatics is advantageous.
– Evidence of successful completion of a research project (publications)
– Ability to work independently; interpret, present and discuss experimental data
– Excellent communications skills

Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. To apply, please submit a cover letter (less than a page) with a short summary of research interests, CV, and the contact information of 3 professional references to Dr. Purushothama Rao Tata (pt93@duke.edu).

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled. The positions are available immediately.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience.

Closing Date: 1 June 2022

Scientific fields: Regeneration, Stem cells, Chromatin and epigenetics

Model systems: Mouse, Human, Organoid

Duration: Fixed term

Minimum qualifications: PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences

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