Postdoctoral Position to Study Bone Tissue Vascularization at University of Full-time

A postdoctoral fellow position is available at the Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester School of Medicine. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our NIH-funded research programs focused on bone tissue vascularization during repair and regeneration. The research program integrates bone tissue engineering, vascular biology, and skeletal biology with an emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms controlling bone specialized blood vessel formation during repair and regeneration. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of scientists to study bone and vessel forming cells and bone healing microenvironment utilizing state-of-the-art genetic, imaging and engineering approaches to explore and develop novel therapeutic strategies. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies such as multiphoton microscopy, light sheet microscopy, spatial transcriptomics to advance the understanding of bone tissue repair and reconstruction.

See lab website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/labs/zhang.aspx

Center for Musculoskeletal Research consists of over 20 highly interactive research laboratories that focus on many facets of disease and health concerns of musculoskeletal system. The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing collaborations with a wide range of basic science and translational research as well as various career development and training opportunities for preparation of an independent research career in academia and industry.

Requirements:

• MD and/or Ph.D. in a relevant field and have training in cell and molecular biology, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, genetics and/or bone biology.
• Commitment to research on musculoskeletal system.
• Experience in any of the fields mentioned below: molecular biology, vascular biology, tissue engineering, biomaterial preparations and characterization, mouse work including survival surgeries, histology/immunohistochemistry, confocal and multiphoton imaging.
• Candidates with experience in small animal surgery, molecular biology, and bioinformatics will receive special consideration.
• A publication track record with written and verbal communication skills.
• Prepared to collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects.
• The ability to supervise research trainees and/or technicians.
• The ability to communicate effectively with faculty, postdoc and students of all levels.

About University of Rochester

Center for Musculoskeletal Research at the University of Rochester is one of the top research centers in the nation for orthopedic research. The center has equipped with state-of-the art histology, MicroCT and imaging facilities. In addition, institutional core facilities, which include state-of-the-art multiphoton imaging core and genomics core are also available. The Center is supported by NIH funded T32 and P30 programs, providing exceptional educational and academic training in musculoskeletal research. Center for Musculoskeletal Research is comprised of a highly integrated faculty from a variety of departments, offering many opportunities for collaboration and career advancement.

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