Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our
laboratory, which focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms
of post-transcriptional regulation during early development using
sea urchin embryos and mammalian cells as models.
The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative
project investigating the evolutionarily conserved functions of
microRNAs and their subcellular transport during development.
Utilizing microinjection, cellular, molecular, biochemical,
proteomics, and fluorescence microscopy techniques, the researcher
will develop novel approaches to assess microRNA regulation and
functions in fixed and living embryos and mammalian cells.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Plan and execute research tasks independently
- Write up and present findings on a regular basis
- Mentor and work alongside a small team of undergraduate and
graduate students
Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, Cell Biology,
RNA Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
- Technical Expertise: A strong background in molecular
and cellular biology techniques, including molecular cloning,
confocal imaging, protein expression, biochemistry, and cell
culture
- Research Skills: Demonstrate experience in experimental
design, data analysis, and data interpretation, alongside a proven
ability to bring research projects to completion and
publication
- Collaboration: Ability to work both independently and
collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Communication: Excellent organizational, written and
oral communication skills.
- Publication Record: A record of publishing at least two
first-author peer-reviewed articles from prior research
- Preferred (Desirable): Experience with bioinformatics
procedures, specifically programming in R to analyze large datasets
such as high-throughput nucleic acid sequencing (e.g., RNA-seq) and
proteomics datasets
Appointment Terms
- Duration: Initial appointment of 1 year, renewable based
on performance and funding availability
- Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate
with experience
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Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also
prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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