Postdoctoral Fellow, Stem Cells Toxicology Group, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) Mechanistic Toxicology Branch (MTB)

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Job Description Position Overview Work Schedule:

Fulltime A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Stem Cells Toxicology Group of the Mechanistic Toxicology Branch (MTB) in the Division of Translational Toxicology Program (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The research project will use pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) for the development and application of cardiac and cerebral organoids for studying chemically induced fibrosis. Several research tools (e.g. cell culture/maintenance; cell-based assays; molecular biology; high-throughput screening; high-content imaging; transcriptomics; etc.) will be used in this project. The successful candidate will have opportunities to gain an appreciation for various approaches to understanding mechanistic linkages between drug and environmental exposures and fibrosis. Opportunities also exist to learn about development and optimization of biologically and physiologically relevant in vitro new approach methodologies (NAMs) for investigating toxicity & disease development. Postdoctoral fellows are considered as professionals-in-training and are not classified as NIH employees. Medical insurance is provided. Stipends commensurate with experience. The position is immediately available and will be open until it is filled . Qualifications Demonstrated experience and aptitude for developing novel in vitro approaches is highly desired. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on multiple projects are essential. Experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques is required. Experience working with pluripotent stem cells and 3D organoids is highly desired. Ph.D. in cell biology, toxicology, or related field within the past 5 years. To Apply Email Erik J. Tokar, Ph.D. ( [email protected] ) a single PDF containing: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Names of three references with contact information (email and phone number) Applications will be evaluated as they are received until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable, but date is on or around July 1, 2026 or sooner. This post will be available until filled.

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