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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Available Title(s):
306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

The goal of our young laboratory at WSU Pullman is to advance our knowledge of gene regulatory programs on the level of transcription initiation. These insights are instrumental to better interpret the human and other genomes and decipher the mechanisms underlying evolution, health, and disease.

A limiting factor in understanding gene regulation is insufficient knowledge of how regulatory information is encoded. Based on our methodological advances that allow to capture nascent transcripts and their start sites in any species or sample where RNA can be isolated, we can now reveal the key DNA motifs, transcription factors and regulatory networks mediating eukaryotic gene expression by studying regulatory elements functionally defined by transcription across evolution. Projects are available in the areas of decoding human dispersed transcription initiation, probing the evolution of eukaryotic transcription mechanisms and using the momentary transcriptional state of immune cells to predict (unintervened) disease progression and outcome.

A successful candidate for this Postdoctoral Research Associate position thrives towards independence, will take ownership, has board interest in the field of gene regulation and is driven by curiosity. PhD students in their last year are encouraged to apply. Both nascent transcriptomics approaches and bioinformatics will help you drive discovery with the option for a heavily bioinformatic focus. Plenty of exciting data and preliminary results are available to jumpstart your research which should eventually turn into your own project if you chose to transition to independence. Candidates are expected to be passionate about mentoring, highly motivated, kind and collaborative to reflect the atmosphere with the lab and at WSU Pullman.

Summary of Duties:
-Performing next generation sequencing data analysis and/or assays.
-Presenting the research through oral presentation and publication.
-Designing and carrying out experiments in the lab.
-Demonstrate commitment to promoting diversity in the workplace.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Genomics, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology or related.
  
• Experience and interest in bioinformatics and NGS data analysis.
  
• The ability to problem-solve and learn new experimental techniques.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in gene regulation on the level of transcription.
  
• Basic knowledge of Python and other languages.
  

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: School of Molecular Biosciences
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163
Department Link: School of Molecular Biosciences | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University (wsu.edu)
Monthly Salary: $50,000-60,000 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, June 4, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered for initial review.
Background Check This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.Application materials should clearly communicate your qualifications, why you are interested in this position, where you see yourself five years from now and this position helps you to achieve your goals. Please also clearly sate your expectations and commitment. A postdoc can be the best time in your scientific career which, however, requires finding the right match.

Required Documents:

1) Curriculum Vitae

2) a max. 1 page cover letter and

3) contact information for two (2) - three (3) professional references. Please note, professional references should be provided by immediate supervisors.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-9482

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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