Postdoctoral Research Associate - Metabolism, Biotechnology and Functional Genomics
The Organization
As an independent research organization, the Morgridge Institute for Research explores uncharted scientific territory to discover tomorrow’s cures. In affiliation with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, we support researchers who take a fearless approach to advancing human health in emerging fields such as regenerative biology, metabolism, virology and medical engineering. Through public programming, we work to inspire scientific curiosity in everyday life.
In the Cantor lab (https://morgridge.org/research/labs/cantor/), our guiding hypothesis is that existing model systems have masked critical insights into human cell-environment interactions. We test this through a variety of approaches at the interface of basic biology and engineering – integrating our efforts in tool development with methods in biochemistry, systems biology, functional genomics, and chemical genetics. Our broad goals are to better understand the role of environmental factors in basic human cell physiology and drug sensitivity – with a particular focus on blood cancers and normal immune cells.
Job Duties
- Research (70%) – design and execution of experiments, data analysis
- Reporting (15%) – manuscript preparation, assist in the grant proposal preparation
- Collaboration (10%) – assist other lab members and research collaborators
- Laboratory protocol (5%) – routine/rotating lab jobs
Candidate Requirements
- Skills and Competencies Required:
- Experience with standard techniques in molecular biology (e.g., PCR, cloning, bacterial culture)
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
- Strong communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability and willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and in a team environment
- Willingness to learn and receive feedback
- Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of appointment or soon thereafter from a program in biochemistry, biotechnology, cancer/cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Research experience in one or more of the following: mammalian cell culture, CRISPR-based genome editing, metabolite profiling, R, and NGS data analysis
- Track record of leading a project(s) to peer-reviewed publication during Ph.D. training
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work as part of a collaborative research effort
In order to insure the safety of our workplace, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required unless an exemption is granted for medical, disability or religious reasons.
The Morgridge Institute for Research promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse environment and offers competitive salary and benefits.