Post-doctoral Position

Date Published: 
July 17, 2008
Location: 
Brigham and Women’s Hospital/MIT
Job Type: 
Post-Doc

A post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sangeeta Bhatia, M.D., Ph.D. (Brigham and Women’s Hospital/MIT), to study the role of microenvironmental signals in embryonic stem (ES) cell growth and differentiation.

Research in the laboratory is focused on the applications of micro- and nanotechnology to tissue repair and regeneration.  In particular, we have developed a number of microfabrication tools that enable systematic and combinatorial analysis of environmental interactions (soluble, cell-cell, cell-extracellular matrix) critical for cellular functions and fate determinations.  The primary focus of this post-doctoral position will be to utilize microtechnology approaches to identify and examine important inductive cellular interactions for directed ES cell differentiation in vitro.  These efforts will provide key information towards the advancement of ES cell differentiation protocols and a more thorough understanding of the role of cell-cell interactions in stem cell functions and embryonic development.

Minimum requirements for this position include a Ph.D. and/or M.D.  Successful candidate will have a strong background in developmental and stem cell biology with an interest in tissue engineering approaches and high-throughput applications.  Candidates possessing strong engineering backgrounds with substantial experience in biological systems will also be considered.  Prior experience with stem cell culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular biology is essential.

Send brief statement of research interests, CV, and names of three references to:

Sangeeta N. Bhatia, M.D., Ph.D.
sbhatia@mit.edu






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