Postdoctoral Research Assoc

About the role

The appointed individual will engage in research and/or scholarship activities, with the potential to include significant formal instructional responsibilities. This position is viewed as preparatory for a full-time career in academia, industry, government, or the non-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Cloning, mutagenesis, purification and characterization of proteins
• Creation and characterization of knock-out cell lines and animal models
• Affinity purification studies and mass spectrometry data analysis
• Regular communication and timely response to the Principal Investigator regarding research and operational matters
• Assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory
• Supervision of other laboratory members
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

The appointee must have received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a field directly related to the assigned responsibilities, usually recently.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in protein cloning, mutagenesis, and purification
• Background in cell line and animal model creation and characterization
• Knowledge of affinity purification techniques and mass spectrometry data analysis
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Skills

• Research and scholarly skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented work ethic
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic laboratory management and supervision skills

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the posting.

Pay

$47,500

Schedule

8:00a-5:00p M-F (occasional weekends)