Postdoctoral Research Position

General Description

Postdoctoral Research Position - Brain Organoid Development and Transcriptomics Kathuria Lab, Johns Hopkins University

• Brain organoid protocols and troubleshooting.
• Computational analysis of transcriptomic data.
• Advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Cell culture and microscopy.

The successful candidate will develop next-generation brain organoid models to study neurodevelopmental disorders, utilizing cutting-edge transcriptomic approaches to analyze cellular heterogeneity and developmental trajectories.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• State-of-the-art facilities.
• Collaborative research environment.
• Career development opportunities.

Position available immediately. Funding secured for 2 years.

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in brain organoid culture and optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in RNA sequencing, including single-cell and bulk approaches.
• Strong track record in bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data.
• First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Please submit your CV, research statement, and three references. Please also send a copy of the same to [email protected].

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