Postdoctoral Researcher: Next-Generation Organoid Technology for Precision Medicine

POSITION OVERVIEW:

An exciting postdoctoral research opportunity is now available at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI). We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our dynamic team and contribute to pioneering precision medicine solutions using advanced patient micro-organoid and organ-on-a-chip technology. TIBI is at the forefront of personalized diagnostics and therapeutics, collaborating closely with clinicians, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical partners to reshape drug candidate evaluation. In this role, you will collaborate across disciplines with engineers, data scientists, and physicians to establish a cutting-edge precision medicine platform and drive innovative breakthroughs. Moreover, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with esteemed academic and clinical institutions lead innovation and clinical impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and optimize novel organoid culture techniques for various cancer and normal tissues.
• Apply organoid models and innovative patient avatars to uncover disease mechanisms and assess drug responses.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians to translate findings into personalized treatment strategies.
• Perform molecular analyses of organoid cultures and contribute to the establishment of the patient avatar biobank.
• Present research outcomes in group meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Propose inventive solutions for challenges in 3D modeling systems, including formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, conducting trials, analyzing results, and publishing research papers.
• Contribute ideas to grant proposals, submit postdoctoral fellowship applications, and support faculty in grant proposal writing (NIH, NSF, and DoD).
• Provide guidance to other researchers, including trainees, junior fellows, and visiting scholars.
• Collaborate closely with fellow TIBI members to conduct research, exchange ideas, and develop innovative solutions for scientific and clinical inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE):

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

• Graduated with a Ph.D. within the last 4 years.

• Preferably experienced in organoid and iPSC culture and manipulation.

• Proficient in molecular and cellular techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.

• Strong collaboration skills and exceptional communication abilities.

• Coachable with a strong work ethic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers-typing and/or writing

• Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading

• Occasional standing and walking

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Access to cutting edge engineering and state of the art laboratory facilities.

• Opportunity to collaborate with accomplished experts across diverse disciplines.

• Collaborative and inclusive research environment fostering innovation.

• Initial 1-year appointment, with potential for renewal.

• Company contribution and access to best-in-class health benefits for you and your dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life insurance)

• FSA (Commuter and Childcare)

• 401(k) with employer match upon hire

• Paid Time off/Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays (including the entire last week of December!)

TIBI is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Institute undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.