Postdoc, RNA Biology: Build Your Independent Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The Mendell Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center within HHMI is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to advance RNA biology research. The role involves developing independent projects, writing papers, presenting findings, applying for fellowships, and mentoring junior scientists in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, have less than two years of postdoctoral experience, and demonstrate strong integrity and teamwork to contribute to a productive,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Less than two years of prior postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong commitment to research integrity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent research projects within RNA biology and post-transcriptional regulation.
• Write scientific manuscripts describing findings.
• Attend meetings to present work and build collaborations.
• Apply for fellowships and grants to support the research.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a collaborative lab culture.

Skills

Postdoc experience

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, structural biology, developmental biology, or cancer biology

Job description

The Mendell Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center within HHMI is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to advance RNA biology research. The role involves developing independent projects, writing papers, presenting findings, applying for fellowships, and mentoring junior scientists in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, have less than two years of postdoctoral experience, and demonstrate strong integrity and teamwork to contribute to a productive,