Postdoctoral Scientist - Mendell Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The Mendell Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center within HHMI is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to advance RNA biology research. The role involves developing independent projects, writing papers, presenting findings, applying for fellowships, and mentoring junior scientists in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, have less than two years of postdoctoral experience, and demonstrate strong integrity and teamwork to contribute to a productive,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Less than two years of prior postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong commitment to research integrity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent research projects within RNA biology and post-transcriptional regulation.
• Write scientific manuscripts describing findings.
• Attend meetings to present work and build collaborations.
• Apply for fellowships and grants to support the research.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a collaborative lab culture.

Skills

Postdoc experience

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, structural biology, developmental biology, or cancer biology

Job description

Primary Work Address: 6001 Forest Park Road, Dallas, TX,75390-9050

The Mendell Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seekinga driven and passionate Postdoctoral Associate to join our group. We are a diverse group of collaborative scientists investigatingbroad questions in RNA biology. In particular, we are interested in understanding how genes are regulated post-transcriptionally, howvarious classes of noncoding RNAs such as microRNAs, long noncodingRNAs, small nucleolar RNAs, and tRNAs participate in theseregulatory pathways, and how these pathways go awry in humandisease. We use a variety of approaches and model systems toaddress these questions including high-throughput screens, animalmodeling, and mechanistic studies including structural biology. Weare seeking additional laboratory members who share our passion forRNA biology and are enthusiastic to join our tight-knit team.

Areas of research in the Mendell lab that we are excited about include:

• Identification of new functions for noncoding RNAs.
• Regulation of microRNA activity and impact on health anddisease.
• Mechanistic and structural dissection of noncoding RNAfunctions.
• Post-transcriptional regulation of mRNA translation andstability.

Please learn more about our group at our lab website, follow us onX or Bluesky, and read our papers at the links below:

Lab website: https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/mendell-lab

X: @Mendell_lab

Bluesky: @mendell-lab.bsky.social

Publications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/joshua.mendell.1/bibliography/public/

What we provide:

• Opportunity to work in an exciting, cutting-edge, andsupportive research environment.
• Broad training in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics,high-throughput methodologies, and animal modeling.
• Training in scientific writing and communication.
• Mentorship tailored to your scientific and professionalgoals.
• The opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and workcollaboratively as part of a team.
• Opportunities for professional and educational development andgrowth, including assistance with preparing postdoctoralfellowships, job applications, and interviews.
• The opportunity to present original work at scientificmeetings.
• Access to world-class core facilities for animal modeling,structural biology, high throughput sequencing and screening,metabolomics, and many more.
• Access to the vibrant and collaborative research environment atUT Southwestern.
• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive healthand welfare benefits.

What you’ll do:

• Develop independent research projects based on your interests,expertise, and goals, including the opportunity to establish aresearch program that will form the basis for your own independentresearch laboratory upon completion of postdoctoral training.
• Write scientific manuscripts describing researchfindings.
• Attend national and international meetings to present researchfindings, learn about the latest advances in the field, and developa scientific network.
• Apply for fellowships and grants.
• Mentor junior scientists.

What you bring:

• Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline such as biochemistry,molecular biology, genetics, structural biology, developmentalbiology, or cancer biology.
• Less than two years of prior postdoctoral researchexperience.
• Resilient and positive approach to scientific research.
• Willingness to fully participate in lab and departmentalactivities, to positively engage with other team members andpromote their success (e.g., by reviewing manuscripts,participating in practice talks), mentor junior colleagues, andcontribute to an inclusive and productive researchenvironment.
• Strong commitment to research integrity.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extendedperiods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) orarm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for exampleusing a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word;ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to moveabout workspace. The position requires mobility, including theability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as alaptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essentialduties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests forreasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individualbasis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties,responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed asan exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word“may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described aboveare “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americanswith Disabilities Act.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective inmany ways for their contributions to our mission, includingcompetitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans,time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visitour Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

$70,000.00 - $80,500.00

Pay Type:

Annual

The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of theanticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time ofposting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’squalifications, experience, and internal equity.

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