Postdoc: Real-Time Single-Molecule Imaging in B Cells

Michigan State University - Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars (Research Associates) to study molecular mechanisms of class switch recombination in living B cells using advanced single-molecule imaging. The project builds on recent work published in Molecular Cell and funded by NIH for up to four years.

Ideal candidates have recently completed a PhD in biology or related field and are skilled in cell culture, imaging, and

Qualifications

• PhD completed in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field.
• Experience in cell culture, DNA damage repair, RNA biology, and advanced imaging is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and to learn new single-molecule techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform live-cell, single-molecule imaging in B lymphocytes.
• Investigate transcription of switch regions triggering double-strand breaks.
• Collaborate with NIH-funded team and contribute to high-impact publications.

Skills

Cell culture

DNA damage repair

RNA biology

Advanced microscopy

Genome editing

Computational data analysis

Single-molecule approaches

Education

PhD in Biology/Biochemistry/Biophysics or related field

Job description

Michigan State University’s Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars (Research Associates) to study molecular mechanisms of class switch recombination in living B cells using advanced single-molecule imaging. The project builds on recent work published in Molecular Cell and funded by NIH for up to four years.

Ideal candidates have recently completed a PhD in biology or related field and are skilled in cell culture, imaging, and