"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

The Opportunity:

As a Post-doctoral scholar in the Wyrick Lab, a successful candidate will develop his/her own project investigating how DNA damage is formed and repaired in chromatin on a genome-wide scale. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with the lab and the School of Molecular Biosciences.

Summary of Duties:

• Investigating how nucleosome positioning and histone modifications regulate the repair of DNA.
• Presenting the research through poster/oral presentation and peer-reviewed publication.
• Designing, carrying out, and troubleshooting experiments in the lab.
• Demonstrating commitment to promoting diversity in the workplace.
• Coordinate, manage, and maintain daily lab operations.
• Oversee quality control, make suggestions for improvement in techniques and interpretation.
• Supervise undergraduate/graduate students in the lab.
• Perform other duties as required.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on October 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Annual Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in a life sciences field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a wet lab.

About Department/College/Area/Campus

School of Molecular Biosciences | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine. Department Name: School of Molecular Biosciences. Location: Pullman, WA.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume/ CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Three (3) professional references.