Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Dynamics Lab

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Molecular Dynamics Lab focusing on protein interaction dynamics in signaling pathways. This role requires a Doctorate degree and proficiency in wetlab and bioinformatics, particularly using MATLAB and R.

The ideal candidate will work independently and collaboratively, writing papers and contributing to grant applications. Competitive benefits package offered including medical and dental plans. Embrace diversity and join a community committed to respect and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform precise wetlab work and complex bioinformatics analyses.
• Experience in molecular biology, neurobiology, T cell immunology, and working with mouse models.
• Creative and dedicated to academic research.

Responsibilities

• Independently advance projects, write papers, and apply for grants.
• Collaborate closely with technicians and students.
• Conduct research on protein interaction dynamics during signal transduction.

Skills

Wetlab work

Bioinformatics analysis

MATLAB

R programming

Molecular biology

Neurobiology

T cell immunology

Mouse models

Education

Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD)

Tools

QMI technology

Job description

The Molecular Dynamics Lab (http://faculty.washington.edu/seps) at the Center for Integrative Brain Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. Funded projects in the lab focus on protein interaction dynamics during signal transduction events, in model signal transduction systems that include the neuronal excitatory synapse, the mTOR pathway, and the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell. The overall goal of the lab is to use quantitative multiplexed co-immunoprecipitation (QMI) technology to move the study of protein interaction dynamics closer to -omic scale by defining the molecular logic of signal transduction.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform precise wetlab work and complex bioinformatics analyses using MATLAB and R programming. They will work closely with technicians and graduate/undergraduate students to independently advance projects, write papers, and apply for F32 or equivalent grants. Prior experience in molecular biology, neurobiology, T cell immunology, and/or working with mouse models of neuropsychiatric disease is a plus. Creative, big-picture thinking and dedication academic research are essential.

In your application, please refer to our recent publications and suggest which of the lab's three themes you best fit into: synaptic transmission in neuropsychiatric disease (PMID 38297084), mTOR signaling in neurons (PMID 41532697), or CAR T cell signal transduction (38442200). Emailed inquiries to [e-mail] are always welcomed.

Required Education and Experience

Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program. Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area.

Preferred

Previous experience conducting research in the pediatric arena. Experience in protocol and manuscript development and in grant writing.

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an affirmative action employer.