Glycoscience Postdoc: Cell Communication & CRISPR Research

GlycoData; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tsui Lab at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate the role of glycosylation in cell-cell communication. Projects include studying genetic regulation of glycosylation, deorphanizing human lectins, and glycan-lectin interactions in neuroinflammation, using CRISPR screens, flow cytometry, microscopy, genomics and glycoproteomics.

The successful candidate will design, perform, and document experiments, present findings at

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field.
• Candidates with strong molecular biology and cell culture background are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, and document experiments related to glycosylation and cell-cell communication.
• Disseminate work through conferences and manuscripts.
• Provide scientific leadership by mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mammalian cell culture

Biochemistry

Education

PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field

Tools

CRISPR screens

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Genomics

Glycoproteomics

Job description

The Tsui Lab at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate the role of glycosylation in cell-cell communication. Projects include studying genetic regulation of glycosylation, deorphanizing human lectins, and glycan-lectin interactions in neuroinflammation, using CRISPR screens, flow cytometry, microscopy, genomics and glycoproteomics.

The successful candidate will design, perform, and document experiments, present findings at