Boston University is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to define the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which bacterial infections drive lymphatic vessel dysfunction and lymphedema progression. You will contribute to a multidisciplinary project employing a suite of advanced research techniques.
What You'll Do
- Design and execute murine infection models and assess lymphatic vessel function.
- Perform single-cell RNA sequencing, lineage tracing, and high-resolution calcium imaging experiments.
- Analyze and interpret transcriptomic, imaging, and functional data.
- Test pharmacological interventions and bacterial toxin inhibitors in vivo.
- Collaborate with clinical and translational research teams.
- Co-author manuscripts, present findings at scientific conferences, and contribute to grant preparation.
- Mentor graduate students and research assistants.
- Participate in laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and institutional seminars.
- Contribute to manuscript and grant writing efforts.
What We're Looking For
- Experience with murine infection models, particularly cutaneous or soft tissue infection models.
- Proficiency in functional imaging techniques such as intravital imaging.
- Familiarity with single-cell RNA sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, or lineage tracing approaches.
- Experience with vessel isolation, ex vivo functional assays, or vascular smooth muscle cell biology.
Nice to Have
- Expertise in bacterial pathogenesis, toxin biology, host-pathogen interactions, or pharmacological intervention studies.
- Comfort working at the interface of microbiology, vascular biology, and immunology.
- Experience conducting hypothesis-driven research with translational implications.
Technical Stack
- Single-cell RNA sequencing
- Lineage tracing
- High-resolution functional imaging
- Intravital imaging
- Bioinformatics analysis
- Murine infection models
Team & Environment
You'll join a multidisciplinary project and collaborate closely with clinical and translational research teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70K
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.
