HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Postdoctoral Scientist - Zhang Lab

University of California, Davis, USA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$81kDetected 65 days ago
HRISBioinformaticsResearchLab ResearchProtein AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational Skills

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About the role

  • Primary Work Address: One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account.
  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all.
  • We have an outstanding opportunity for a Postdoctoral Scientist to study uterine, placental, and pregnancy biology by joining the lab team of Dr.

Responsibilities

  • Mentorship and support from Dr.
  • Access to direct support in writing and securing fellowships.

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, Reproductive Biology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, or related field, anticipated to be completed by the start date of the position
  • A strong track record of research achievement with evidence of creativity, independence, analytical thinking, organizational skills, and proficiency with multiple approaches.
  • Strong leadership skills as well as willingness to mentor others, share expertise, and contribute to the collective success of the team.
  • Ability to contribute to fostering a positive, thriving lab culture.
  • Ability to learn quickly and to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Enthusiasm for tackling challenging biological questions with a strong growth mindset.
  • Positive attitude with a strategic, adaptive, and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills coupled with effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to research integrity.
  • Application instructions:
  • Please include the following items as part of your application -
  • A cover letter, including your scientific interests in relation to the lab's focus and a summary of research accomplishments
  • Your curriculum vitae (C.V.)
  • Contact information for three professional references

Skills

  • Access to HHMI's on-demand learning and skill-building content.

Compensation

  • Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
  • Annual The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

  • Cross-disciplinary collaborative opportunities at UC Davis and beyond, including with the UC Davis Medical Center, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and UC Davis Primate Center.
  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Equal opportunity

  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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