Post-Doctoral Associate

Sdbonline; Camden, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) and Yakoby Lab. The position, NIH funded and renewable based on funding, focuses on co-evolution of EGFR signaling across Drosophila species using molecular, genetic, biochemical, and computational methods.

The successful candidate will independently conduct their own research and contribute to other projects on gene regulation and tissue patterning in an

Qualifications

• Experience with genome engineering (CRISPR/Cas9) and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to independently conduct research and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
• Interest in EGFR signaling and cross-species evolution research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research combining molecular, genetic, biochemical, and computational approaches.
• Validate genomic alterations and study gene regulation and tissue patterning.
• Collaborate within the Yakoby Lab and CCIB at Rutgers University-Camden.

Job description

Rutgers University-Camden, the School of Art & Sciences, Biology Department, the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB), and the Yakoby Lab , invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate position. This position is supported by NIH funded grant. The position is renewable based on availability of continuing funding. The Yakoby Lab is located in the state-of-the-art Joint Health Science Center .

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is interested in generating new platforms to investigate the co-evolution of the the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and its ligand across Drosophila species. The successful candidate will use a combination of molecular, genetic, biochemical, and computational approaches to study how EGFR signaling levels evolved across species. The successful candidate must have experience with genome engineering (i.e. CRISPR/Cas9), and broad use of molecular biology and biochemical tools to validate genomic alternations. The successful applicant is expected to independently conduct their own research project, and be involved in other laboratory projects related to gene regulation and tissue patterning. The candidate should be excited to work in an interdisciplinary program.

Questions about this position should be sent to Dr. Nir Yakoby, [e-mail]