Post-Doctoral Fellow

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular/Cell/Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry or a related field
• Strong background in protein purification and biochemical assays
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with C. elegans is preferred but not required
• Bioinformatics skills are strongly preferred
• The successful candidate would be able to independently lead a research project
• TO APPLY:
• Please include a cover letter, CV, and contact information of 2-3 references with your application

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JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Inna Nechipurenko at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. Our lab uses C. elegans and mammalian cell culture models to investigate the molecular basis of rare neurodevelopmental disorders and the roles of primary cilia in neuronal development. We are looking for a motivated and creative scientist to lead projects that combine biochemistry, molecular genetics, and cell signaling with a particular emphasis on phosphorylation-dependent regulation of protein function. JOB DESCRIPTION MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: lead a research project, report progress, and define/track project deliverables analyze research data using appropriate statistics and software tools prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals present at conferences and scientific meetings organize and maintain accurate records of research data, protocols, and reagents generated in the course of the project

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