Postdoctoral Scholar in Synthetic Biology, Neuroscience, and Molecular Engineering
Postdoctoral Scholar opening at the
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
in the
Simic Laboratory
. The lab works at the intersection of
synthetic biology
,
cell engineering
,
neuroscience
, and
immunology
to develop new tools and cell-based therapies for
brain disorders
and
neurodegenerative diseases
.
Research directions include engineered cellular sensors for disease detection and treatment, cell therapies for neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, and synthetic cellular perturbation systems for studying brain function. The postdoc will design and execute independent projects involving synNotch receptors, CAR systems, molecular cloning, protein engineering, mammalian cell culture, in vivo mouse studies, and analysis of complex datasets.
Required background includes a PhD in Cell Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, or a related field, plus strong experience in molecular biology, cell culture, protein engineering, and standard techniques such as PCR, cloning, Western blotting, and flow cytometry. Preferred experience includes neurodegeneration models, spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR screening, advanced microscopy, CAR-T or T cell biology, and programming in R, Python, or MATLAB.
The position is benefits-eligible and paid on the NIH NRSA stipend scale, with a listed range of
$62,232–$67,824
. The lab emphasizes mentorship, conference support, career development, and possible translational/entrepreneurial opportunities through the University of Chicago ecosystem.
Apply by email to
[email protected]
with a cover letter, CV, research statement, publication list, and reference information. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. The job posting on Academic Jobs Online lists the application deadline as
2026-10-07
.
