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Job

Research Fellow

We seek a motivated and talented postdoctoral fellow to join our T32-supported Translational Aging Research Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. This program aims to instill broad interdisciplinary knowledge of basic aging biology and major clinical issues facing older adults. In addition, the program will develop a broad understanding of translational science and specific research skills that will enable successful future academic careers.

About the position

The successful candidate's primary project will focus on developing novel tools to study cellular senescence at both the cellular and organismal levels and leverage these tools to analyze the phenotype and function of various senescent cells in vitro and in vivo. The successful candidate will work primarily with Dr. Qinchuan Wang, with expertise in biomedical engineering, proteomics, and translational research, and senior investigator members in the Biology of Healthy Aging group to facilitate broad aging biology and clinical translation. This interdisciplinary group is focused on the molecular, cellular, genetic, and organismal mechanisms of aging, aiming to improve health, function, and quality of life through better understanding of aging biology.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the development of new tools to study cellular senescence, particularly focusing on the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). Apply these novel tools to investigate senescent cells in animal models.
  • Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments related to cellular senescence and aging.
  • Collaborate with team members to analyze experimental data, prepare scientific manuscripts, and present findings at national and international conferences. Contribute to grant writing efforts.
  • Participate in guiding technical staff to execute experiments, troubleshoot and interpret results.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within the Biology of Healthy Aging group, contributing to a broad range of aging-related research projects. The fellow will have access to coursework, training workshops, seminars, and conferences. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, career development, and exposure to cutting-edge techniques in basic and translational aging research will be provided.

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What you'll need to apply

  • Cover Letter (up to one page)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letters of Recommendation

Contact name

Qinchuan Wang

Contact email

qinchuan.wang@jhmi.edu

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field such as molecular biology, cellular biology, or related biomedical sciences.
  • Proven experience with mouse models and a strong foundation in molecular and cellular biology. Expertise in proteomics and bioinformatics is a strong plus.
  • U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or equivalent status (required by T32 NIH guidelines).