General Description

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Ophthalmology Department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We are seeking a self-motivated, highly driven, and independent candidate to join our exciting projects, which include exploring the effect NF1 mutation on the development of human CNS cells and discovery remyelination-based drugs for demyelinating diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis. As a part of a dynamic research team, the candidate will work with Dr. Xitiz Chamling, Ph.D. and collaborate with the laboratory of Dr. Don Zack, MD, PhD., Dr. Peter Calabresi, MD., Dr. Lena Smirnova, Ph.D., Wilmer Bioinformatics team, and other renowned researchers at Johns Hopkins. The project will involve CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing of human pluripotent stem cells, differentiating these cells into various neuronal and glial cells, conducting drugs screening, and performing single cell gene-expression studies.

 Why Join Us?

This research will be conducted at the Wilmer Eye Institute, one of the largest and most prestigious departments of ophthalmology in the United States, renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and innovative research environment. As part of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, you'll be joining a vibrant biomedical research community, offering exceptional opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Qualifications

-         Ph.D. or M.D. with relevant experience in biomedical research.

-         Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

-         Expertise in stem cell technology, cell and molecular biology, and genome editing.

-         Preference for candidates with experience in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), particularly in generating libraries and analyzing scRNA-seq data.

Application Instructions

• Curriculum Vitae or Biosketch.
• Contact details for three references.
• A cover letter briefly describing your research experience and interests.

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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