Post Doc Associate position at the  University of Florida

Job Reference No:500973
TYPE: Postdoctoral Associate
LOCATION: Main Campus (Gainesville, University of Florida, FL)
DEPARTMENT: Chemical Engineering

Project Description:

  1. This is a collaborative position shared by faculty member in Chemical Engineering working in cell biology, and a faculty member in the Cancer Center.
  2. 80% of the duties of the Postdoctoral Associate will be to study the effects of mechanical cues on gene regulation in the context of cancer.

Topics include identifying chromatin regulators that contribute to mechanical properties of the nucleus in normal and cancer cells.

Salary: $47,476.00

Requirements:

  1. Skills desired include experience with molecular cell biology techniques like qPCR, RNA-seq & chromatin immunoprecipitation.
  2. Experience with microscopy is not required but is a plus.
  3. Additional responsibilities including critically evaluating literature, maintaining up-to-date records in lab notebooks, analyzing data and preparing manuscripts.
  4. The research involves an interdisciplinary highly collaborative environment working with other postdocs and graduate students.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. This position requires a PhD or MD degree in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or any related discipline.
  2. Applicants should have good communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to work flexible hours depending on specific experiments.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Seeking a highly motivated & dedicated individual with a PhD or MD/PhD degree in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
  2. Applicants should have good communication and problem-solving skills.
  3. Skills related to qPCR, RNA-seq and chromatin immunoprecipitation are a plus.

How to Apply:

Provide a CV along with three (03) Letters of Reference & a Cover Letter articulating your interests in the lab and training.

Quick Overview—————-
Organization University of Florida
Fellowship Level Postdoc
Country USA
Subject areas Chemical Engineering, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology
Fellowship amount Not mentioned
Eligibility Chemistry
Deadline Not mentioned
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