Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Liver Development and Disease Pathogenesis

A postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Chunyue Yin in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Our lab uses zebrafish as a genetic model to study liver development and disease pathogenesis to 1) dissect the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying liver fibrosis; and 2) understand the cell biology of hepatic biliary cells in zebrafish models of biliary diseases. Projects will utilize multidisciplinary approaches: genetics (transgenesis and application of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing), confocal imaging, chemical screen, bioinformatics, and liver histopathology. Our group also has an ongoing collaboration with physicians in the Pediatric Liver Center and geneticists in the Division of Human Genetics to conduct translational research on human cholestatic diseases. Details about project areas can be found at: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/divisions/g/gastroenterology/labs/yin/default/. 

We seek a motivated young scientist who is independent, focused, productive, and possesses exceptional skills in cellular/molecular biology and an enthusiasm for using and developing new techniques. A recent doctorate in Cell/Developmental Biology, Genetics, or related field is required. Experience with zebrafish and/or hepatology research is desirable, but not essential. Interested candidates should send a CV, summary of research interests and contact information for 3 references to Chunyue.Yin@cchmc.org.