Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-12720-035

Physical work location: 787 11 th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Name PI or Supervisor: Michel Enamorado, PhD

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Administrative Contact: Vicky Wong T: .../ E: ...

**Qualifications**

**Educational and other Requirements for the position:**

PhD in chemical, biological, pharmaceutical or other biomedical related sciences Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in English language Talent, motivation and long-term commitment with basic research, determined by interview and reference letters.

**Experience Required:** Advance knowledge of Immunology, tissue engineering and barrier biology.

**Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project:** To provide insights in the molecular and cellular neuroimmune mechanisms of tissue repair and regeneration, and the development of therapies for neuropathies and degenerative diseases.

**Responsibilities**

**Details of Research Project:**

The Postdoctoral Fellow will investigate neuroimmune interactions in the context of injury and repair at barrier tissues, focusing on the nasal cavity and skin. The project aims to elucidate the molecular and cellular components of the neuroimmune system that regulate tissue damage and regeneration. To support this, the fellow will develop 3D bioprinted skin and nasal tissue cultures using tissue engineering techniques. These studies will inform the development of targeted therapies for neuropathies and degenerative diseases and offer new strategies for diagnosing and treating skin inflammation.

**Technical Duties:**

+ Design, perform and analyze research experiments.

+ Set up, perform and master advanced techniques for immunological, 3D tissue bioprinting and neuronal characterization.

+ Present their research work at different meetings, internally and outside the school.

+ Attend and present in Lab meetings, department seminar and other meetings.

+ Collaborate with the Principal Investigator in the development of new experimental settings and novel techniques.

+ Assist the Principal Investigator with peer-reviewed publications, including experimental design and execution, data analysis, figures, writing and editing.

+ Mentor and train technician, master, and graduate students.

+ Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

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