Postdoctoral Associate - Sun Lab
Company: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Primary Work Address: 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL,
35294Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday
account.We are seeking a curious Postdoctoral Associate ready to do
groundbreaking research in the lab of Dr. HaoSheng Sun at the
University of Alabama at Birmingham. Our brains are made up of
largely the same composition of neurons from birth to adulthood,
yet we exhibit extensive behavioral changes across our lifespan.
HaoSheng Sun's laboratory stives to identify genetic timing
mechanisms that govern the maturation of our nervous system and how
environmental factors influence these mechanisms. His lab uses both
worm and mouse models to understand conserved and divergent
mechanisms of neuronal maturation across the animal kingdom.To
learn more about the lab, visit their website: About the role:We
are seeking postdoctoral associates that are passionate about
optimizing and developing novel genomics and biochemical tools in
both C. elegans and mouse nervous system to profile their molecular
composition in increased cellular resolution. This position is
ideally suited for candidates with a strong background in genomics
and biochemistry who want to apply their skills in diverse animal
models to answer interesting neurobiological questions.What we
provide:
- Training in science writing and communication.
- Contributing to exciting research projects with potential for
authorship on research papers and the opportunity to present
original work at scientific meetings.
- 1:1 mentorship while also working collaboratively as part of a
team.
- Weekly meetings with the Investigator and lab members in a
collaborative and highly team-oriented setting.
- A competitive compensation package in a stimulating academic
environment, and low living cost of the Birmingham area.
- Opportunity to work in a small, diverse, and encouraging
research environment.
- A flexible schedule.What you'll do:
- Handling independent research project(s) related to
transcriptional/chromatin regulation of neural development and
plasticity.
- Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets
results.
- Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and
interpretation of experiments that contribute to project
strategies.
- Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and
quantitative analyses.
- Uses professional concepts in accordance with HHMI's objectives
to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
- Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and
technologies for project advancement.
- Maintains a high level of professional expertise through
familiarity with scientific literature.
- Participate in scientific conferences and contribute to
scientific journals.
- May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may
provide guidance to staff in the laboratory.What you bring:
- Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline or MD degree, up to
five years of experience working in a scientific laboratory.
- Previous experience with genomics method preferred: RNA-seq,
ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, single cell/spatial transcriptomics.
- Previous experience with biochemical methods preferred:
subcellular fractionation.
- Exercises independent judgment in developing methods,
techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Ability to perform highly complex experiments with high levels
of reliability and accuracy within time constraints.
- Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment.
- Ability to provide work and supervise directions to
others.
- Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and
collegial environment and foster this ability in others.
- Ability to review goals, analyze processes necessary to achieve
those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet
those goals. Often explores new areas and seeks opportunities to
apply new knowledge to work.Physical Requirements:Remaining in a
normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time;
reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to
manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard;
communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear
within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The
position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials
weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or
tablet).Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the
essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an
individual basis.Please Note:This job description sets forth the
job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it
should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless
they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and
Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the
job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.Compensation
and Benefits 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.
Visit our site to learn more.Compensation Range$70,000.00 (minimum)
- $80,500.00 (midpoint) - $91,000.00 (maximum)Pay Type:AnnualHHMI's
salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data.
HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences,
knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when
making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this
location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the
salary range.
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