University of Colorado · 6 hours ago
Research Scientist
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Research Scientist to work on leading edge questions in RNA surveillance. The role involves executing independent experimental work, analyzing high throughput datasets, and mentoring junior scientists in a collaborative research environment.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Plan and execute independent experimental work to pursue long-term research goals
Analyze high throughput datasets by designing and writing custom data analysis pipelines (in Python and/or R)
Assist in the writing and publication of experimental results
Train and mentor junior scientists in the lab
Applying for fellowships and grants, if eligible
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, or a closely related field
Five years of postdoctoral or equivalent professional research experience relevant to RNA biology, gene regulation, or molecular/cellular biology
Demonstrated experience with molecular biology and/or cell biology techniques relevant to RNA research
Experience generating and/or working with high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., RNA-seq or related genomic datasets)
Experience with computational or bioinformatic analysis of biological data using Python and/or R, or similar programming languages
Preferred
Research experience focused on RNA surveillance, RNA decay, or RNA quality control pathways
Experience with genome engineering techniques (e.g., CRISPR/Cas-based approaches)
Experience with cellular imaging techniques
Advanced experience designing and implementing custom data analysis pipelines for high-throughput sequencing data
Prior experience mentoring or training junior researchers (students, technicians, or trainees)
Evidence of scholarly productivity, such as peer-reviewed publications
Experience applying for fellowships or research funding, or demonstrated interest in doing so
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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