Postdoctoral Scholar - Yap Lab

Target hiring range for this position is $63,480 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated recent Ph.D. graduate with expertise in biochemistry and/or microbiology to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ribosome regulation and RNA/ribosome degradation in the human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus. Occasional weekends and evenings may be requested, with some possible travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Study execution and data analysis
• Manuscript preparation and presentation at national and international meetings
• Communicating research findings in both written and oral formats
• Supervising junior researchers
• Assisting day-to-day operation of the laboratory activities (making shared reagents, proper recording of strain/oligo databases, purchasing)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics or a closely related field
• Less than 2 years of postdoc experience
• At least 1 first author peer-reviewed paper accepted or in revision
• Knowledge and interest in RNA biology and protein synthesis

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a track record of writing papers in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings
• Ability to work independently, but also contribute to a research team

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous training in RNA/ribosome biology, enzymology and structural biology
• Hands-on experience or interest in applying deep-sequencing technology and ribosome/RNA biochemistry
• Interest in establishing an independent career

Preferred Competencies

• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
• Displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to work on multiple experiments simultaneously
• Plans, organizes and schedules in an efficient, productive manner; anticipates contingencies and pays attention to detail

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Work-life and wellness programs, including flexible work arrangements, childcare and senior/adult care support
• Professional growth and development resources