Postdoc: Evolution of EGFR Signaling in Drosophila

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 57,571 - 70,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

Rutgers University in Camden is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology. The successful candidate will investigate the co-evolution of the epidermal growth factor receptor across Drosophila species using advanced molecular and computational techniques.

Qualified individuals will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have experience with CRISPR/Cas9. The role includes responsibilities in research project development and publication of results, along with collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, developmental biology, molecular evolution or a related field.
• Experience with genome engineering (CRISPR/Cas9) is required.
• Prior work with Drosophila is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments using CRISPR/Cas9 and other techniques.
• Analyze evolutionary patterns of EGFR signaling computationally.
• Develop and execute an independent research project.

Skills

Genome engineering (CRISPR/Cas9)

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemical techniques

Computational analysis

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Rutgers University in Camden is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology. The successful candidate will investigate the co-evolution of the epidermal growth factor receptor across Drosophila species using advanced molecular and computational techniques.

Qualified individuals will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have experience with CRISPR/Cas9. The role includes responsibilities in research project development and publication of results, along with collaboration opportunities.