Postdoctoral Fellow

Benefits

Postdoctoral fellows receive comprehensive benefits; see JHU Postdoctoral Fellow Benefits Overview.

The Cho Laboratory Directed By Sangkyun Cho, PhD, At Johns Hopkins University Seeks 1-2 Postdoctoral Fellows To Lead Research Projects At The Intersection Of Molecular/cellular Biology, Tissue Engineering, And Multi-omics, With An Emphasis On Fibrosis And Precision Therapeutics. We Are Especially Interested In Candidates Who Bring Deep Domain Expertise In One Or More Of The Following Areas:

• Stem cells, organoids, tissue engineering, and/or 3D bioprinting
• Biomaterials for regenerative medicine and mechanobiology
• CRISPR genome editing, CRISPRa/i
• Animal work and rodent surgeries
• Machine learning / artificial intelligence (using imaging or ˜omics data)

• Lead independent and collaborative projects; establish new capabilities for the group
• Design and execute experiments/analyses; maintain rigorous documentation and data stewardship
• Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students; foster an inclusive culture and lab environment
• Prepare manuscripts, present at conferences, and contribute to proposals

• Required:
  
  Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular/Cellular Biology, or a related field by start date
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one target area listed above, evidenced by publications, patents, and/or tool development
• Strong record of teamwork, communication, and research rigor

• Prior experience setting up or running complex workflows (e.g., organoid platforms, rodent surgeries, high-throughput screening, ML pipelines, etc.)
• Experience mentoring students and coordinating multi-lab collaborations
• Familiarity with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), cardiovascular physiology, and single-cell/spatial omics

• How to apply
  
  (Interfolio):
  Submit (i) latest CV, (ii) cover letter with a description of research background and interests, and (iii) names and contact info for three references
• Benefits:
  Postdoctoral fellows receive comprehensive benefits; see JHU Postdoctoral Fellow Benefits Overview
• Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law; reasonable accommodations are available.
• Background checks and employment eligibility verification may be required per University policy

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