Post-Doc Associate - Jain Lab

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to join a dynamic research team focused on understanding the regulation of meiosis. This role involves designing and conducting experiments, utilizing advanced microscopy and molecular biology techniques, and contributing to groundbreaking research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to publish their findings and play a vital role in advancing knowledge in genetics and molecular biology. If you are passionate about research and eager to make a significant impact in the field, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and excel.

Qualifications

• Conduct independent research involving mouse breeding and genetics.
• Write manuscripts and grant applications.
• Maintain lab operations and supervise trainees.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, and interpret experiments related to meiosis.
• Explore germline transition and retrotransposon repression.
• Ensure proper progression of meiosis in research projects.

Skills

Advanced microscopy and imaging

Molecular biology techniques

Gene engineering

Cloning

DNA/mRNA isolation and quantitation

Protein expression and purification

Bioinformatics skills

Education

PhD

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doc Associate - Jain Lab
Department	Human Genetics Inst of NJ
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Benefits	See detailed benefits information in the full job posting
Posting Summary	The long-term goal of this research project is to understand how meiosis is regulated. The project explores two fundamental meiotic processes in the mouse model: 1) germline transition into meiosis focusing on post-transcriptional gene regulation and RNA modifications, 2) retrotransposon repression and DNA methylation during meiosis. The role of this position is to design, perform, and interpret experiments to elucidate how cells ensure proper progression of meiosis.
Position Status	Open
Posting Number	20FA0309
Posting Open Date	Specify date
Posting Close Date	Specify date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Minimum of three years experience with advanced microscopy and imaging; molecular biology techniques including gene engineering, cloning, DNA/mRNA isolation and quantitation, protein expression and purification; bioinformatics skills.
Overview	Conduct independent research involving mouse breeding, genetics, molecular biology, microscopy, and biochemistry. Write manuscripts and grant applications. Maintain lab operations and supervise trainees.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	See the full posting at this link
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Location	Life Science Building, Busch Campus

Additional Information

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