The Jackson Laboratory
Postdoctoral Associate
Farmington, Connecticut
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About the role
- The overarching goal of this project is to leverage human pluripotent stem cell technology and advanced structural biology methods to define mechanisms and rules of sarcomere assembly and function.
- The ideal candidate would have a strong background in cell and molecular biology particularly in stem cell differentiation, advanced imaging and protein-protein interaction studies.
Requirements
- Prior research experience in at least two of the following areas: pluripotent stem cell biology and differentiation, advanced microscopy, genome editing, and proteomics.
- Experience with R, Python or similar statistical package is helpful, as well as experience with proteomics data analyses and bioinformatics.
- Based on years of experience as Postdoc
- Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or related field of study.
- Candidates should have a publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team across continents.
- Please submit your current CV, at least 2 letters of reference, and 1-page (maximum) statement of Research Interests and Career Goals at time of application.
- We are a diverse and inclusive research group, aspiring to produce top science and scientists through attentive and progressive mentoring and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- JAX Salary
- Year 0 - 1: $65,589
- Year 1 - 2: $67,318
- Year 2 - 3: $69,095
- Year 3 - 4: $70,521
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- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
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Company info
- Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.
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