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Research Associate - Anatomy and Cell Biology (Jones Lab)

University of Iowa Health Care · Iowa City, Iowa, US

Research Associate - Anatomy and Cell Biology (Jones Lab) - ( 26002365 ) Description This Research Associate position is in the Jones Laboratory within the D...

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Research Associate - Anatomy and Cell Biology (Jones Lab) - ( 26002365 ) Description This Research Associate position is in the Jones Laboratory within the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The Jones lab investigates the pathophysiology and biology of lung disease in animal and 3D cell culture models, with a particular focus in stem cell biology and tissue regeneration. We use cutting-edge tools such as single cell genomics, epigenomics, high-resolution microscopy, novel transgenic mouse models, and customized bioinformatics pipelines to address our research questions. https://joneslunglab.github.io The Research Associate will contribute to mechanistic studies of lung regeneration and disease by designing and executing experiments in animal models and 3D organoid systems. This position requires scientific independence, critical thinking, and the ability to drive components of research projects. Research: · Perform research in a specialized area of lung biology, including fibroblast–epithelial interactions and tissue regeneration · Critically evaluate scientific literature and contribute to hypothesis generation · Adapt and optimize experimental protocols from the literature C...