Postdoctoral fellow positions in tissue morphogenesis

The Tissue Morphodynamics Group seeks candidates for two fully funded postdoctoral fellows to join our research program at Princeton University. Postdocs will use cutting-edge techniques in developmental biology, bioengineering, and bioinformatics to uncover the physical and genomic drivers of lung morphogenesis.

One NIH-funded position is focused on uncovering the relative roles of physical forces in the development of the mammalian lung, with a specific emphasis on mechanical signaling, differentiation, and morphogenesis. The second position is focused on using comparative genomics and bioinformatics to uncover the molecular basis for evolutionary differences in lung form and function, in collaboration with the group of Ricardo Mallarino in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton. Our model systems include mice, chicks, reptiles, and organoids.

Our lab is highly collegial and committed to providing an enriching training environment for all postdoctoral fellows, who are encouraged to develop their own independent projects to serve as the foundation for starting their own research groups. Candidates with backgrounds in developmental biology, bioengineering, evo/devo, and/or genomics are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a CV, cover letter explaining your interests, and contact information for at least three references to celesten@princeton.edu