Jacobs:Post-doctoral fellowship in Stem Cell Biomechanics

Post-doctoral fellowship in Stem Cell Biomechanics

Applications are requested for a post-doctoral fellowship in the area of stem cell mechanotransduction at Columbia University’s Cell and Molecular Biomechanics Lab (bme.columbia.edu/fac-bios/jacobs/faculty.html & jacobs.openwetware.org). This lab takes a multi-disciplinary approach to studying cellular events involved in mechanotransduction and mechanobiology. Support will be from a NY state research grant and the position will initially be for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. The research involves investigation of the cell and molecular level mechanism responsible for mechanotransduction in mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). A successful candidate will be a motivated creative researcher with experience in biomedical engineering or other engineering discipline. Experience studying cellular systems and in vivo molecular imaging would be an advantage. The candidate will be expected to interact as part of a multifaceted research team. Training in cellular and molecular approaches will be provided with both in vitro and in vivo systems. Interviewing of potential candidates will begin in mid-November

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Christopher Jacobs by email(christopher.jacobs@columbia.edu) and provide a CV or resume of research experience and accomplishments, short summary of doctoral research, unofficial graduate transcript, electronic contact information for up to three references, as well as a statement of research/career goals and future vision and how a CMBL fellowship will contribute (limited to one page). Please visit the CMBL website prior to preparing this statement.