Postdoctoral Fellow

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC

Scientific focus area

Cell Biology,Chemical Biology,Computational Biology,Systems Biology

The NIEHS Division of Translational Toxicology is now seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop, qualify, and apply human liver micro-physiological systems that emulate toxicity-induced liver fibrosis and inter-individual susceptibility.

As part of the NIEHS Division of Translational Toxicology, our research team explores in-vitro models of human liver and kidney micro-physiological systems that emulate tissue physiology and pathophysiology in response to drug and environmental chemical exposures. In effect, we hope to integrate these physiologically-relevant models with novel assay platforms to develop new approach methods for translational toxicology research.

We are now seeking a postdoctoral fellow to expand this innovative research approaches to further reveal the nature of chemical-induced hepato-cellular fibrosis and more clearly define toxicologically concerning environmental chemical exposure ranges for a broad range of susceptibility variables (sex, age, pre-existing disease).

Our multidisciplinary program utilizes a wide variety of research tools (cell biology, computational biology, in vitro ADME, transcriptomics, cell-based assays, and cellular imaging) and offers extensive opportunities for fellows to learn and practice new skills.

Successful candidates will undertake multiple projects applying in-vitro cell culture models, high content imaging, cell-based assays, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and computational approaches to advance the field of predictive toxicology research.

What you'll need to apply

Interested candidates should send a current CV and the names of three professional references to Dr. Stephen S. Ferguson at the email below.

Prospective candidates should have demonstrated expertise in relevant areas of cell biology, cellular pathology, toxicology, or related biological sciences and have obtained a Ph.D., or equivalent degree, within the last 5 years. Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and/or cellular pathology is required. Experience with in-vitro models of human liver, kidney, or other tissues, high content imaging, ‘-omics' data analysis, 96-well and 384-well chemical screening platforms, micro-physiological systems, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and diagnostic assay systems is highly desirable.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously are essential.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.

NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list .