Postdoctoral

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic research lab focused on RNA molecular biology. This exciting position involves studying transcriptional regulation mechanisms in bacterial systems and utilizing cutting-edge techniques like cryo-EM and genome-wide approaches. Ideal candidates will have a recent Ph.D. in Life Sciences and a strong background in RNA biochemistry and gene regulation. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing knowledge in molecular biology and contribute to innovative research that impacts the scientific community.

Qualifications

• Experience in gene regulation and RNA biochemistry is required.
• Knowledge of bioinformatics analysis of transcriptomics data is essential.

Responsibilities

• Study transcription and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms in B. subtilis and E. coli.
• Explore fundamental mechanisms that control RNA polymerase pausing and termination.

Skills

Gene Regulation

In Vitro Transcription

RNA Biochemistry

Protein-RNA Interaction

Bioinformatics Analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Tools

RNET-seq

Term-seq

Structure-seq

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Paul Babitzke's research lab within the Center for RNA Molecular Biology and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State. The candidate in this position will study transcription and/or post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms in B. subtilis and E. coli. Experience in gene regulation, in vitro transcription, RNA biochemistry, protein-RNA interaction, protein-protein interaction, and/or bioinformatics analysis of transcriptomics data is required. The successful candidate will explore fundamental mechanisms that control RNA polymerase pausing and termination, regulation of gene expression by transcription attenuation and translational control mechanisms, structural studies of RNA polymerase using cryo-EM, and/or genome-wide approaches to identify novel RNA-based regulatory mechanisms using RNET-seq, Term-seq, and Structure-seq.

Applicants must have recently received their Ph.D. in the Life Sciences. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_AcademicSearch:0000058449 and include a cover letter containing a description of past accomplishments, research interests and goals, as well as a curriculum vita (CV) that includes a list of publications, conference presentations, and contact information for three referees. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This is atermappointment funded for one year from date of hire.

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