Position SummaryThe lab seeks a postdoctoral researcher with demonstrated experience in host-microbiota interactions, ideally with a strong record in immunology, microbiology, or related multi-omics approaches. Our lab is interested in understanding how microbiota and microbial metabolites interact with the host to influence chronic inflammation and fibrosis in Inflammatory bowel diseases (see Science 371:1154). The position will involve utilizing human specimens, cell culture models (epithelial and immune cells) and testing hypothesis in mouse models of the disease. Appropriate training in all aspects will be provided.The appointment is viewed as a training or transitional period preparatory to an academic, industrial, governmental, or other full-time resear