Postdoctoral Fellow-Genome Engineering
Core
Develop mutation-tailored CRISPR-based genome editing tools and deliver them into targeted organs (e.g., lung and liver) to correct phenotypes for treating human genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Role type
Postdoctoral Fellow (Genome Engineering)
Builds
Advanced CRISPR tools and gene therapy candidates
Domain
Biotechnology / Gene Therapy / Genome Engineering
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, transfection, electroporation, genome editing, cell-based assays (cell imaging, flow cytometry), mouse models, in vivo delivery, cloning, stem cell culture and differentiation
Preferred skills
primary cell culture, differentiation, python-based analysis pipelines
Responsibilities
Engineer advanced CRISPR tools to correct or model defective genomic DNA; deliver newly-engineered editors into targeted organs; conduct cell-based assays and mouse experiments
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow