RESEARCH FELLOW-Bioengineering-Regenerative Medicine, Cellular Engineering, and Synthetic Biology

Job Description

The Bose Lab (Faculty Page: Dr. Suman Bose) at Mayo Clinic Arizona invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Biomedical Engineering, with a focus on regenerative medicine, cellular engineering, and synthetic biology. Our lab develops next-generation cellular and molecular therapies for liver regeneration, whole organ engineering, and cell-based drug delivery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in translational research within a multidisciplinary team that integrates biology, engineering, and clinical science.

We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1) Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies

• Previous experience with in vivo testing in animal models
• Experience in animal models of liver fibrosis (preferred but not required)
• Mammalian cell culture
• Development of cellular therapies (MSC, iPSC, CAR-T, etc.) for tissue regeneration
• Background in transplantation research desirable

2) Cellular Engineering and Synthetic Biology

• Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture
• Proficiency in end-to-end genetic engineering workflows, including plasmid and vector design, cloning, transfection/transduction, selection, and establishment of engineered mammalian cell lines.
• Genome-wide CRISPR screens
• Design and implementation of synthetic gene circuits for therapeutic applications
• Prior experience with in vivo testing strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative therapies for liver regeneration
• Conduct animal studies to evaluate in vivo safety and efficacy
• Engineer mammalian cell lines for controlled production of therapeutic molecules
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts in engineering, immunology, biology, pharmacology, and clinical sciences
• Contribute to grant writing and help achieve funding milestones
• Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences

To apply, please submit the application with below materials.

• Cover letter describing your research experience, motivation, and fit for this role. Please indicate the specific area of expertise (Regenerative Medicine or Cellular Engineering).
• CV including a list of publications
• Contact information for three professional references
• Relevant publications or preprints (optional but encouraged)

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Strong track record in regenerative medicine or cellular engineering, with at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal
• Prior experience in animal studies and mammalian cell culture required
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and evidence of high-quality research output
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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