Associate Research Scientist | Cell and Molecular Biology

Hinson Lab

Farmington, CT

The Hinson lab is seeking an independent, highly motivated PhD-level scientist to lead our NIH-funded program to study the mechanisms of inherited cardiomyopathies using human induced pluripotent stem cell-based models. The ideal candidate would have a strong training background in cell and molecular biology, and prior expertise in human induced/embryonic pluripotent cell differentiation assays particularly for the study of cardiometabolic disorders would be highly desirable.

The Hinson lab at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health studies human cardiovascular disorders especially heart failure using a combination of approaches including genome editing, pluripotent stem cell technology, genomics assays, and tissue engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or related field of study.
• 3+ years of post-doctoral training is desirable
• Prior research experience in at least two of the following areas: pluripotent stem cell biology and cardiomyocyte differentiation, genome editors/ing, viral vector design and production, mouse/rodent physiology, and next-generation genome sequencing assays.
• Experience in single cell technologies for transcriptomics; flow cytometry (or other forms of cytometric analyses); cellular histology and confocal microscopy especially live-cell imaging; and AAV design, production and in vivo animal validation are particularly desirable skills.
• Experience with R, Python or similar statistical package is helpful, as well as experience with clustering, pathway, genetic and genomic data analyses and bioinformatics.
• Candidates should have a publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team.

**Please submit your current CV and 1-page (maximum) statement of Research Interests and Career Goals at time of application. **

Pay Range: $55,429 - $92,802

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 andChina. 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 visitwww.jax.org​​​​​​​.