Rice University · 6 hours ago
Postdoctoral Associate - BioSciences
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelRice University is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. The role involves conducting research on the interplay between the nervous and immune systems, focusing on microglia in zebrafish to address questions in neuroimmunology.
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Responsibilities
Assists in designing CRISPRs targeting genes associated with neurological disorders, generates CRISPR-Cas9 mutants in zebrafish, and maintains fish lines
Assists with performing molecular biology experiments such as PCR assays, isolation and purification of DNA/RNA, and cloning of transgenes
Documents, analyzes, and maintains research data
Assists with proposal development to obtain research funding
Mentors, oversees, and/or trains junior research team members
Publishes and presents research findings
Supports project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplines
Designs and implements research protocols; adapts new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D in Life Sciences or related field
Knowledge of tissue culture
Experience with animal husbandry and maintenance
Expertise in molecular biology and genetics (for e.g. CRISPR technology, cloning, DNA sequencing, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as oral presentation skills
Organization and time management skills
Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection, and analyses
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Ability to write scholarly papers based on ongoing research in order to submit them to journals for publication
Able to work in a collaborative environment
Able to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
Founded in 1912
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
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