Postdoctoral Associate

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, and analyze an independent research project focused on the developmental emergence of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs).
• Conduct mechanistic studies into how TGF-β/BMP signaling pathways regulate pre-HSC maturation or map transcriptional states using single-cell and clonal barcoding approaches.
• Prepare high-quality manuscripts for publication, fellowship applications, and conference presentations.
• Mentor junior laboratory members and contribute to a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in biological sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum of one first-author publication from graduate studies or prior postdoctoral work.
• Strong foundational training in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or stem cell biology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hematopoiesis, stem cell biology, developmental biology, or vascular biology.
• Proficiency with mouse models, transplantation assays, or in vivo lineage tracing.
• Technical expertise in flow cytometry, cell sorting, and primary cell culture.
• Experience with single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial genomics, or related genomic technologies.
• Familiarity with lentiviral systems, clonal barcoding, or computational biology/bioinformatics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with scheduled increases based on years of experience.
• Support for fellowship applications and career development toward academic or industry paths.
• Access to a highly collaborative research environment with opportunities to work across diverse programs.

About the Company

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution dedicated to discovering precise genomic solutions for disease. With nearly 3,000 employees globally, JAX applies decades of expertise in genetics to advance treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease.