Postdoctoral Research Position

Postdoctoral Research Position
- Brain Organoid Development and Transcriptomics
- Kathuria Lab, Johns Hopkins University

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop next-generation brain organoid models to study neurodevelopmental disorders, utilizing cutting‑edge transcriptomic approaches to analyze cellular heterogeneity and developmental trajectories.

• Brain organoid protocols and troubleshooting.
• Computational analysis of transcriptomic data.
• Advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Cell culture and microscopy.

The successful candidate will develop next-generation brain organoid models to study neurodevelopmental disorders, utilizing cutting‑edge transcriptomic approaches to analyze cellular heterogeneity and developmental trajectories.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• Collaborative research environment.

Position available immediately; funding secured for 2 years.

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in brain organoid culture and optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in RNA sequencing, including single‑cell and bulk approaches.
• Strong track record in bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data.
• First‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Please submit your CV, research statement, and three references. Send a copy to .

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