Postdoctoral Fellow Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department: Molecular Biosciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Feb 03, 2027

Location: AUSTIN, TX

PhD must have been received within the past 3 years. This is a temporary training position that can be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

Purpose

Carry out research in RNA biology and novel reverse transcriptase, with RNA-seq, diagnostic, and genome engineering applications

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in RNA biology, RNA analysis, and RNA diagnostic and medical applications using a wide variety of techniques, such tissue culture, recombinant DNA, biochemical assays, nucleic acid purification and analysis, gel electrophoresis, growth of bacteria, isolation of RNA and DNA, PCR, RT-qPCR, reporter assays, protein expression and purification, in vitro mutagenesis, and RNA sequencing and data analysis.
• Provide instruction, assistance and mentoring to graduate students.
• Write manuscripts and assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts and proposals. make presentations at lab meetings, attend lab meetings and other meetings.

Required Qualifications

PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or closely related field. PhD must have been received within the past 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong record of research productivity in the above fields.

Salary Range

$58,744 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest