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Iowa State University Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Kang Lab is looking for highly motivated and well-organized Postdoctoral Scholar to lead a research project funded by Hevolution. The funded project studies the interface of organelle/tissue communication during aging in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University located in Ames, Iowa.
The ideal candidate will have experience in cellular and molecular biology and an interest in using age-related changes in organelle/tissue communication to understand mechanisms of organelle/tissue aging. This position will work primarily in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology with Dr. Ping Kang, and collaborate closely with other groups. Our work encompasses a wide range of in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques including cell signaling, gene expression or elimination, protein biochemistry, confocal microscopy, drosophila and mouse genetic models. ISU is a highly collaborative environment and our laboratory is involved in collaborations with multiple other research programs within the scientific community including programs in structural biology, small molecule discovery, chemical biology, and epigenetics.
This position will work independently and as part of a team with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students at different levels. Further, this position will supervise and train students in lab techniques and experiments, collect and analyze data, compose manuscripts for publication, and prepare presentations.
Applicants are expected to submit a full application that includes a cover letter and a curriculum vitae that includes summary of research/scholarly accomplishments, interests, and plans for the future.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Biology, Genetics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively on a team
• Experience that demonstrates p rotein expression and purification skills
• Experience with protein purification skills for NMR protein structure
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:August 15, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:August 14, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date: July 2, 2024
Posting Close Date:July 31, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14955
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