Postdoctoral Associate - BioSciences

Job DescriptionPosition SummaryDr. Harini Iyer's lab in the Department of Biosciences is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.Members of the Iyer laboratory seek to illuminate thecomplex interplay between the nervous and immune systems during development, homeostasis, and neurodegeneration from the perspective of microglia. We use the vertebrate model organism, zebrafish, widely appreciated for its amenability to live imaging and functional genomic screens, to tackle some exciting questions in the field of neuroimmunology, including: How are signals of extracellular stress transduced to microglia in vivo? Can we gain a deeper understanding of the biology of microglia by defining the functions of neurodegeneration-associated genes? Are there conserved neuroimmune signatures between pediatric and adult neurological conditions? Collectively, we are a group of curiosity-driven developmental biologists and cell biologists with a shared goal of uncovering fundamental processes in neuroimmunology, thus revealing strategies to prevent or cure neurodegenerative diseases.The ideal candidate will have prior experience in animal husbandry and tissue culture and have a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts in molecular biology, genetics, and neuroscience.Workplace Requirements:This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person in Houston, Texas. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.This position is funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.Essential FunctionsAssists in designing CRISPRs targeting genes associated with neurological disorders, generates CRISPR-Cas9 mutants in zebrafish, and maintains fish linesAssists with performing molecular biology experiments such as PCR assays, isolation and purification of DNA/RNA, and cloning of transgenesDocuments, analyzes, and maintains research dataAssists with proposal development to obtain research fundingMentors, oversees, and/or trains junior research team membersPublishes and presents research findingsSupports project management and collaboration across institutions or disciplinesDesigns and implements research protocols; adapts new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research proceduresPerforms all other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications Ph.D in Life Sciences or related fieldSkills Knowledge of tissue cultureExperience with animal husbandry and maintenanceExpertise in molecular biology and genetics (for e.g. CRISPR technology, cloning, DNA sequencing, etc.)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as oral presentation skillsOrganization and time management skillsKnowledge of modern research methods, data collection, and analysesKnowledge of the principles and techniques of Biochemistry and Cell BiologyAbility to write scholarly papers based on ongoing research in order to submit them to journals for publicationAble to work in a collaborative environmentAble to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and directionRice University HR | Benefits:Rice Mission and Values : Mission and Values | Rice UniversityRice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University's Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support.If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.About UsBoasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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