Postdoctoral Research Associate - R-loop & DPC Mechanisms

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tang Lab at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in cellular and molecular biology. The position focuses on the molecular mechanisms of R-loop regulation, DNA-protein crosslinks, and genome instability in cancer and congenital disorders.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant biomedical field, a track record of first-author publications, and experience with live-cell imaging, genomics, or protein

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required in Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related Biomedical Science discipline.
• First-author publications in high-impact journals and experience with imaging/genomics/protein expression are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on R-loop regulation, DPC formation, and genome instability.
• Develop and apply locus-specific chromatin and R-loop interrogation tools.
• Publish results and contribute to ongoing lab projects under supervision.

Skills

Live-cell imaging

Genomics

Publication record

Education

PhD in Cell Biology or related Biomedical Science

Tools

Protein expression and purification

Job description

The Tang Lab at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in cellular and molecular biology. The position focuses on the molecular mechanisms of R-loop regulation, DNA-protein crosslinks, and genome instability in cancer and congenital disorders.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a relevant biomedical field, a track record of first-author publications, and experience with live-cell imaging, genomics, or protein