Postdoctoral Associate – The Biology of Aging Hematopoiesis

Trowbridge Lab

Bar Harbor, ME

A postdoctoral associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jennifer Trowbridge at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, to perform basic and translational research investigating the biological mechanisms that cause, and may be targeted to prevent, functional decline of blood and immune systems during aging. This work may include studies of aging hematopoietic stem cells as well as alterations in the bone marrow microenvironment with aging. The Trowbridge Lab offers a teamwork environment including collaborative opportunities with other leading laboratories in this field, nationally and internationally. Past and current trainees have been extremely successful in obtaining grant funding and fellowships. For more information, please visit: https://trowbridgelab.com.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to plan, develop, execute, and analyze an independent research project.

Qualifications

M.D. or Ph.D. in biological or related sciences is required.
Strong training background in molecular biology and cell biology is preferred.
Other areas of experience/training that would be valuable include stem cell biology, aging, hematopoiesis, immunology, or developmental biology.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
Self-motivated and career-oriented individual preferred;
Minimum of one 1st author paper from graduate work.

To apply, a complete application must include a cover letter describing past research accomplishments, research interests, and career aspirations; a current CV; and the names of three references.

Years of Postdoc Experience

0-1 $57,034 – 61,397

1-2         $58,537 – 63,015

2-3         $60,083 – 64,679

3-4         $61,323 – 66,014

4-5         $63,371 – 68,219

5            $65,712 – 70,739

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.