POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Williamson Lab

Scripps Research; Mountain House (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Health and welfare plans

Free on-site parking

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Williamson Lab at Scripps Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to study the coupling of methionine metabolism to RNA modifications in cancer cells using a multi-omics approach (metabolomics, modomics, RNA-seq, Ribo-seq, proteomics). The project involves collaboration across labs and NIH/NCI-supported consortia.

Successful candidates will have a PhD (or equivalent) and experience in cell biology techniques such as cell culture, immunofluorescence, and CRISPR knockouts, with strong

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required.
• Pending doctoral degree may be considered with PI and HR approval.

Skills

Cell biology experience

Cell culture

Immunofluorescence

CRISPR knockouts

Chemical biology probing

Education

Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree

Job description

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Williamson Lab has a new project to look at the coupling of methionine metabolism to RNA modifications on rRNA and tRNA in cancer cells. This is an exciting interdisciplinary project involving a multi-omics approach: metabolomics, modomics (RNA mass spectrometry), RNA-seq and Ribo-seq, and proteomics. Candidates with cell biology experience, including cell culture, immunofluorescence, crispR gene knockouts, and chemical biology probing of metabolic pathways are enocouraged to apply. The project involves an interdisciplinary team within the lab, in collaboration with the Siuzdak lab at Scripps, and Rachel Green’s lab at Johns Hopkins. The project is part of the U01 RNAmodO consortium supported by the National Cancer Institute.

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.

Must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree from a recognized institution of higher learning. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator and Human Resources.

COMPENSATION :

Postdoctoral Associates will be hired following the National Institute of Health and California’s exempt salary guidelines, which provide for a starting range of $70,304- $75,353. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
• Free, on-site parking.
• Pet Insurance

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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