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Job Description
RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES)-Bhatia Lab, to direct the development of an iPS-based engineered hepatic microtissue system for applications in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering and for the development of model systems for understanding liver disease and infections of the liver. Will oversee progress of a collaborative effort, both by leading and coordinating in-house research efforts and conducting the generation of pluripotent stem cell-derived hepatic (liver) lineage cells and fine-tuning methods for their aggregation and encapsulation to maximize compatibility with other consortium group-produced components for the multiorgan fluidic devices. A primary responsibility will be the maintenance of pluripotent stem cell cultures, differentiation into the hepatic lineage, and inquiry into their function and responsiveness to drugs using in vitro and in vivo models. Will also coordinate experimental application of this research effort in the context of other projects within the laboratory and collaborating labs, including for models of infectious disease and other liver pathology; compile and edit written and oral progress reports; author peer-reviewed publications; ensure accurate and responsible spending and reporting; and supervise students and postdoctoral associates.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine, cellular biology, or gasteroenterology; at least two years’ postdoctoral research experience; background in liver biology and biomedical engineering; substantial biological research experience, including demonstrated ability to culture and differentiate hepatic lineage cells from pluripotent stem cell sources; proven publication record; excellent communication skills; track record of mentorship; and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with stem cell culture and maintenance, FACS, immunohistochemistry, and tissue engineering methods such as cell-based BioMEMS strongly preferred. Grant writing experience also preferred.
To apply, visit the MIT careers page. Job number 13234.