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Northeastern University · 9 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate--Translational/Muscle Biology (Murine Models)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $84K/yr

Northeastern University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the New England Inflammation and Tissue Protection Institute. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in murine models and immunology to explore disease mechanisms, validate novel therapeutic targets, and support highly translational research initiatives.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute in vivo studies using murine models to investigate translational mechanisms in muscle biology and inflammatory disorders

Contribute to the design and characterization of disease-relevant murine models, including biochemical and pharmacological manipulations

Support the development of cellular and biochemical assays to complement in vivo findings

Analyze complex datasets from in vivo and in vitro experiments; present findings to cross-functional teams and industrial biotech. partners

Work closely with scientists across disciplines including immunology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics to integrate findings

Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at internal and external scientific meetings

Qualification

Murine modelsVivo experimentationTranslational assaysCellular assaysBiochemical assaysAnalytical skillsScientific publicationsMyopathiesStem cell-derived modelsBiochemical mechanismsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

PhD in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or related field, with a strong focus on murine myopathy models

Demonstrated experience in in vivo experimentation, including animal handling, dosing, tissue collection, and phenotypic analysis

Familiarity with translational assays and molecular techniques (e.g., Multiparameter Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, Histology, ELISA, ELISPOT, Incucyte, qPCR, Western blot)

Strong in vitro skills including immune cell and co-culture assays, cell-based immunological assays, inflammatory models

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication, work ethic, and interpersonal and team leadership skills

A track record of scientific publications in relevant fields

Experience with models of myopathies or inflammation

Preferred

Familiarity with stem cell-derived muscle models or 3D culture systems (including physiological hypoxia)

Experience in biochemical and immunological mechanisms of immune-suppression

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

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