Postdoctoral Fellow
Two postdoctoral research positions available in the Truman Laboratory at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA. Full-time
The Truman laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte employs a range of molecular technologies including mass spectrometry, CRISPR-genome engineering and high-throughput screening to study the interplay between Hsp70 and cell signaling (please see: www.trumanlab.org). We are seeking two highly motivated postdoctoral researchers, one with a strong background in ATM/ATR signaling in mammalian cells and the other with either expertise in cell cycle/DNA damage response/MAPK signaling expertise in budding yeast.
NIH Funding is available for 4 years, with the expectation that the candidate will work with Dr. Truman to apply for fellowships during this time. Ideal candidates will have graduated less than 1 year from their start date in the Truman lab. To apply please apply to Dr. Truman at atruman1@uncc.edu stating the position you are applying for and your relevant experience. Please attach a CV.
Required qualifications
For the ATM/ATR related project:
· Ph. D in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology or related field.
· Experience with general molecular techniques such as Western Blotting, DNA cloning, co-immunoprecipitation and technologies used to understand phosphorylation events in cells.
· Experience with mammalian cell culture including passaging of cells, transfection, protein expression and purification from mammalian cells. Experience with CRISPR is a bonus.
· Detailed understanding of DNA damage response signaling in mammalian cells.
For the yeast Hsp70/signaling project:
· Ph. D in biochemistry, molecular biology or related field.
· Experience with general molecular techniques such as Western Blotting, DNA cloning, co-immunoprecipitation and technologies used to understand phosphorylation events in cells.
· Must have experience with budding yeast including gene deletion, transformation, protein expression and purification from yeast.
· Detailed understanding of either cell cycle, DNA damage response/MAPK signaling in yeast cells.
About the Department of Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences has set as its mission to advance the frontiers of knowledge through innovation and research in the biological sciences; to facilitate development of scientists in the guidance of our bachelors, masters and doctoral Biology students, and in the training of post-doctoral fellows; to contribute to local, national, and international scientific communities through collaborations and service activities that promote education and dissemination of information; to contribute to the community by collaborating with public, nonprofit, private, and industry partners in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the State of North Carolina.
The collaborative research environment at the UNC Charlotte offers an excellent opportunity for career development. The UNC Charlotte offers a complete benefits package and competitive salary. The Charlotte region provides wonderful environment to work and live.