Postdoctoral Research Associate - DNA damage and repair
- Washington State University
- Location: Pullman, WA
- Job Number: 7261504
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
- Salary / Pay Rate: $55,000 - $62,000
- Application Deadline: Aug 4, 2024
Job Description
A postdoctoral position in the Wyrick laboratory (https://vetmed.wsu.edu/our-team/wsu-profile/jwyrick/ ) at Washington State University is available to investigate genome-wide patterns of DNA damage and repair in yeast and human cells and skin cancers. To apply, please go to the following website:
https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-11991
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Use next-generation sequencing methods to investigate the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes and histone-modifying enzymes in promoting DNA excision repair across the genome of yeast and human cells; Analyze data using statistical software, bioinformatics tools and/or and scripts; Present their research through posters or oral presentation and peer-reviewed publications; Design, conduct, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments; Oversee quality control, make suggestions for improvement in techniques and interpretation; Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students in the lab. Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or a related field.
• Experience with gene cloning, PCR, and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in data analysis and bioinformatics.
• Experience with DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, and qRT-PCR.
• Good computer skills, especially with GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, EndNote.
• The ability to problem-solve and learn new experimental techniques.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic knowledge of R software and single cell RNA-seq is desired.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis and programming is preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture is preferred.
• Experience with preparing next-generation sequencing libraries is desired.
• Experience in the field of DNA repair and/or chromatin is preferred.
https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-11991
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Use next-generation sequencing methods to investigate the role of ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complexes and histone-modifying enzymes in promoting DNA excision repair across the genome of yeast and human cells; Analyze data using statistical software, bioinformatics tools and/or and scripts; Present their research through posters or oral presentation and peer-reviewed publications; Design, conduct, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments; Oversee quality control, make suggestions for improvement in techniques and interpretation; Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students in the lab. Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or a related field.
• Experience with gene cloning, PCR, and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in data analysis and bioinformatics.
• Experience with DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, and qRT-PCR.
• Good computer skills, especially with GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, EndNote.
• The ability to problem-solve and learn new experimental techniques.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic knowledge of R software and single cell RNA-seq is desired.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis and programming is preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture is preferred.
• Experience with preparing next-generation sequencing libraries is desired.
• Experience in the field of DNA repair and/or chromatin is preferred.
