**Overview:**
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Post-doctoral Fellow to join our research team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research in a collaborative environment. Our lab works on mitochondrial gene expression in health, environmental stress, and disease. We mostly use human cultured cells but also budding yeast as model organisms. Available projects will investigate mitochondrial mRNA folding and translation, mitochondrial ribosome biogenesis and function, and mitochondrial respiratory chain complex assembly and organization.
**Duties:**
- Conduct independent and team-based research projects
- Perform experiments involving transfection, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques, PCR, Western blot, and other molecular biology assays
- Analyze and interpret experimental results
- Present findings at internal meetings and scientific conferences
- Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication
**Qualifications:**
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field.
- The date of the Ph.D. degree must be no later than 2022.
- Strong background in scientific research with expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology
- Proficiency in techniques related to mammalian cell culture, gene editing, molecular biology techniques, protein purification, and analysis techniques, RNAseq-coupled approaches (e.g., CLIP, ribosome profiling)
- Experience with data analysis using Python is a plus.
- Experience in cryo-EM structural studies is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on innovative research projects alongside a dynamic team of scientists.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,539.00 - $54,531.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Biochemistry and Molecular biology: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person