Postdoc in Intestinal Physiology in the Thiagarajah Lab - Boston Children's

A postdoctoral fellow position is open for a highly creative and motivated applicant who has an interest in intestinal physiology and redox signaling in the Thiagarajah Lab (http://thiagarajahlab.com) at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Experience in imaging or transport physiology and/or animal studies are highly desirable for this position. Research in the lab aims to understand how cells sense and interact with their surroundings and how membrane channels and transporters contribute to innate immune function, development, and cellular metabolism. Projects in the lab use a variety of approaches and span several aspects of physiology, including both basic science and translational research connected to pediatric diseases. This position will involve investigating redox signaling within the GI tract and/or the role of age and diet on intestinal function. The research will use state-of-the art imaging in animal and cell model systems as well as 3D cultures and tissue. The applicant will also support other lab experiments in our group and will be expected to undertake projects with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a basic science. Experience in cell and molecular biology and imaging are highly desirable.

• Experience in cell culture, and animal handling are also desirable.

• Candidates should also have a track record of productive research and publications, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other lab members.

Required Application Materials:

Please send directly to: jay.thiagarajah (at) childrens.harvard.edu

• CV

• Cover letter, including a brief statement of research interests and career goals and interest in the lab.

• Contact information for three references