Postdoctoral Fellow Positions
Postdoctoral Position – Lyme Disease Pathogenesis and Gene Regulation
Posted: November 25, 2025
The Spirochete Research Labs (SRL) at UConn Health seek a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our team studying Borrelia burgdorferi genetics, gene regulation, and Lyme disease
pathogenesis. This position offers the opportunity to make fundamental contributions to our understanding of spirochete biology and the molecular mechanisms underlying Lyme disease. Our
work uses cutting-edge approaches including structural modeling, mutagenesis, transcriptomics (RNA-seq and bait-capture enrichment RNA-seq), fluorescent reporters, and tick/animal infection models to uncover how B. burgdorferi persists within its enzootic cycle.
Required qualifications:
• Ph.D. in molecular biology, microbiology or a related field
• Expertise in advanced DNA/RNA methodologies, recombinant protein expression and
purification, and murine models of infection.
• Strong foundation in prokaryotic gene regulation and microbial pathogenesis
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with site-directed mutagenesis, genome-wide transcriptomics, structural modeling, and analysis of protein–protein/nucleic acid interactions.
Postdoctoral fellows in the SRL benefit from a highly collaborative and supportive training environment. The group has a strong commitment to career development, including close
mentorship from senior faculty, opportunities for independent project leadership, and guidance in grant writing, teaching, and professional networking. Fellows will have access to state-of-the-art resources at UConn Health and are encouraged to present their work at national and international meetings. SRL values diversity and strives to provide an inclusive environment that supports the growth of scientists from all backgrounds
Application
Please send (1) curriculum vitae and (2) contact information for three references to Dr. Melissa Caimano at mcaima@uchc.edu, UConn Health, Farmington, CT 06030-3715.
Postdoctoral Position – Child Psychiatry
Posted: November 5, 2025
The UConn Health Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow to join the Child/Adolescent Anxiety & Mood Program (CAMP) laboratory, led by Dr. Golda Ginsburg, PhD. This position will be responsible for independently performing related support tasks for assigned clinical research projects/programs or segments of programs/projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Performs a range of duties in conducting clinical research, provides support services for assigned research projects; assists higher level research staff on assigned projects; receives and executes assignments in designated research protocols, procedures, techniques and equipment; prepares IRB applications, consent forms, annual reports and continuations and maintains other regulatory documents; performs data entry, querying, editing and retrieval; reviews study data report forms for completeness; disseminates information to other research staff; receives training in designated research protocols; performs other related duties as assigned including:
• Recruitment of study participants and data collections from study participants across studies
• Study Participant Outreach: involves maintaining positive working relationships with schools, clinics, through email and phone and in person correspondence.
• School/Clinic liaison for recruitment involves distributing flyers to recruit participants, making follow-up phone calls and/or scheduling calls.
• Conducting telephone screens with prospective participants based on referrals. Talking on phone to families who are interested in participating in one of our clinical trials.
• Attending meetings: presenting study updates to the Pl and study team recruitment and data issues.
• Preparing and disseminating training and evaluation materials.
• Collecting school records (e.g., contacting school schools to obtain school-related data on the child participants’ attendance, grades, and test scores (when parental permission was granted).
• Monitoring data across studies including teacher, nurse, and evaluator data submissions; making adjustments to code and data output as needed, ensuring that data is securely backed up
• Database creation and maintenance
• Supervision of independent evaluators; conducting evaluations as needed
• Coaching providers across studies and rating fidelity
• Conducting trainings for providers
• Engaging in scholarship activities-including grant preparation
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Doctorate in psychology (or related field) with at least one year of clinical research experience.
• Knowledge of research protocols and experience conducting clinical research with youth and families.
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising or training staff in assessments or interventions.
• Preferred: Coursework in Child Psychopathology or Abnormal Psychology, experience with adolescents and families in community settings, certification in the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS), and familiarity with REDCap.
This position may involve local or out of state travel. Incumbents in this classification will be required to work some evenings and weekend hours. Position is eligible to telecommute.
For inquiries and/or to apply for this position, please contact Dr. Golda Ginsburg at gginsburg@uchc.edu.
Postdoctoral Position – Fetal and Neonatal Center of Regenerative Medicine (CRM)
Posted: October 23, 2025
A postdoctoral position is available within the Rowe Laboratory at UConn Health to investigate novel approaches to improve surgical outcomes for urologic patients. The Rowe Laboratory is housed within the Connecticut Children’s Research Institute (CCRI) Fetal and Neonatal Center of Regenerative Medicine (CRM). The mission of the CRM is to transform the future of pediatric medicine through innovative scientific discovery in regenerative medicine. Active projects within the Rowe Laboratory are focused on postoperative pain control and urethral healing after injury. Research builds on strong collaborations with scientists at UConn Storrs, including the design and testing of new biomaterials. The research will be performed in the Departments of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT. The projects will utilize tissue samples, mouse models, rabbit models, and various cell culture techniques. A Ph.D. is required, as well as a strong background in cell culture techniques, experience with small animals, and interest in manuscript and grant development. An interest in entrepreneurship is preferred, as this unique position includes the opportunity to get involved in translating laboratory research into future clinical use, including performing customer discovery and developing protocols to address the future FDA regulatory pathway for tested biomaterials. Experience with 3D printing, single-cell analysis, and biomaterial testing and development is also preferred. Please email curriculum vitae and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of references to Dr. Courtney Rowe (crowe@connecticutchildrens.org), Connecticut Children’s, Hartford, CT.
Postdoctoral positions in the integrative structural biology of cancer and immunity
Posted: April 1, 2024
The position. The Page Laboratory at the University of Connecticut Health Center has an immediate opening for up to two postdoctoral candidates to study eukaryotic signaling enzymes, with a focus on the function of phosphatases that form large signaling complexes and phosphatase drug/inhibitor development. We use integrative structural and cell biology to tackle research problems in cancer, development and the immune system. All studies combine cryo-EM, NMR and/or X-ray crystallography with biochemical and cellular experiments, allowing postdocs to augment their training in cutting edge new techniques.
Recent high impact publications can be found here (Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06870-3, Nature communications: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-37372-5, among others, https://publicationslist.org/rebecca.page).
Applicants. Motivated applicants with strong backgrounds in biochemical and cell biology methods, and especially eukaryotic protein expression and/or CryoEM and protein crystallization, are encouraged to apply. PhD is required.
Laboratory alumni are highly successful, with either their own academic faculty positions at tier 1 research institutions (i.e., Vanderbilt University, Dartmouth University), are directors/chief scientists in big pharma and biotech startups, named prestigious public policy fellow, among others.
The laboratory. The Page laboratory is housed in a newly renovated ~250,000 sq. ft. research laboratory in Farmington, CT. The laboratories are open-lab-space facilities and allow close interaction with the adjunct structural biology and molecular/cell biology groups at UConn Health. The Page laboratory is equipped with all necessary infrastructure to produce (E. coli, mammalian, insect), purify and analyze protein and protein complexes (ITC, SPR etc.) and crystallization robotics for crystal production (Art Robbins Gryphon LCP nano-liter crystallization robot; Art Robbins CrysCam) as well as all needed equipment for cryo-EM sample preparation and data evaluation.
Facilities. UCHC facilities include a Bruker Venture D8 system (IμS Diamond source) with a Photon III M14 detector and cold stream is available for crystal screening and data collection for in-house data collection, synchrotron access at NSLS-II, SSRL, Diamond and high-field NMRs (Bruker Avance Neo 600 MHz and 800 MHz NMR spectrometers). Cryo-EM instrument includes a TFS Vitrobot IV and a TFS Tundra/Falcon C) that allows for rapid screening of auto-grid/clipped samples of sample conditions. Access to Krios instruments for data collection is readily available.
UCHC. UCHC has a welcoming, collaborative and vibrant environment for structural, biochemical and translational research. Farmington, CT, is located in New England between Boston (90 min.) and New York City (90 min).
Starting date, salary and project details are commensurate with experience, competitive and negotiable.
Please e-mail a Cover Letter and CV to Rebecca Page (rpage@uchc.edu).
Postdoctoral Position in Sarcomere Research
Posted: January 9, 2024
The Hinson lab is seeking an independent, highly motivated PhD-level scientist to join our trans-continental collaborative group funded by the Human Frontiers Science Program (HFSP). The overarching goal of this project is to leverage human pluripotent stem cell technology and advanced structural biology methods to define mechanisms and rules of sarcomere assembly and function. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in cell and molecular biology particularly in stem cell differentiation, advanced imaging and protein-protein interaction studies. As part of the group, this talented individual would have access to a world-class consortium of scientists across pluripotent stem cell biology, 3-dimensional organoids/microtissue assays, super resolution microscopy, and structural biology. The Hinson lab at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and UConn Health utilizes pluripotent stem cell biology, tissue engineering, genome editing, and multi-omics assays to study mechanisms of inherited heart failure and other muscle disorders. To apply please send a letter of interest and updated CV to travis.hinson@jax.org
Postdoctoral Position in Nephrology
Posted: January 2, 2024
A full-time postdoctoral position is available in a NIH-funded laboratory in the Division of Nephrology of the Department of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine to investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms of kidney inflammation and fibrosis. The ideal candidate will be expected to design and perform experiments, and prepare and publish manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The candidate will work with animal models relevant to human kidney diseases and use advanced scientific techniques including flow cytometry, confocal microscope, single cell transcriptome analysis, RNA-seq, and ChIP-PCR assay. Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD degree in biological science or a related field and strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques is necessary, and experience with small animal models is preferred, but not required. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits. Farmington area is one of the best places to live. Interested applicants, please email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to Dr. Yanlin Wang (yanlwang@uchc.edu).
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