Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gaertig

Duties/Responsibilities

• Use genetic screens, bioinformatics and microscopy-based approaches to discover and study novel genes products that contribute to the mechanisms of intracellular pattern formation.
• Use the genetic model protist Tetrahymena thermophila.
• Identify new components of the pathway using genetic suppressor screens.

About the Role

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Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Cell Biology, or Developmental Biology or Genetics.
• Expertise in molecular biology, genetics and microscopy-based imaging.

Requirements

• Position Summary: The postdoctoral researcher will study Hpo1, its interactions with other patterning proteins and its localization using super-resolution and immunogold electron microscopy.
• Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with expertise in molecular biology, genetics and microscopy-based imaging.

Pay

$47,500

Schedule

40 hours/week