POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Williamson Lab

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Health and welfare plans (medical, etc

Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

On-site counseling center

Paid Time Off

Free on-site parking

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Williamson Lab. The project explores coupling of methionine metabolism to RNA modifications on rRNA and tRNA in cancer cells using a multi-omics approach (metabolomics, modomics, RNA-seq, Ribo-seq, proteomics).

Collaborations span the Siuzdak and Green labs and the U01 RNAmodO consortium.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree required.
• Candidates with cell biology experience, including cell culture, immunofluorescence, CRISPR gene knockouts, and probing of metabolic pathways encouraged to apply.

Skills

Cell culture

RNA biology

CRISPR knockouts

Education

Ph.D.

Tools

CRISPR

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.

REQUIREMENTS

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

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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.