Postdoctoral Fellow

Posted 11 days ago

university of texas at austin staffAustin (TX)

Molecular and Cellular Biologists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$60,782

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About the role

Postdoctoral FellowHiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSAEarliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jul 14, 2027

Location: AUSTIN, TXGeneral Notes: PhD must have been received within the past 3 years. This is a training position that can be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding. Purpose: Carry out research in RNA biology and novel reverse transcriptase, with RNA-seq, diagnostic, and genome engineering or structural biology.

Responsibilities: Conduct independent research in RNA biology, RNA analysis, and RNA diagnostic or structural biology using a wide variety of techniques, such recombinant DNA, biochemical assays, isolation of RNA and DNA, PCR, RT-qPCR, reporter assays, protein expression and purification, in vitro mutagenesis, and RNA sequencing and data analysis or structural biology. Provide instruction, assistance and mentoring to graduate students. Write manuscripts and assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts and proposals. make presentations at lab meetings, attend lab meetings and other meetings.

Required Qualifications: PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology or closely related field. PhD must have been received within the past 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications: Outstanding record of research productivity in the above fields. Salary Range$60,782+ depending on qualifications and experience

Working Conditions:

Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around bio-hazards
May work around chemicals
Required Materials
Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

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