Postdoctoral Associate

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
PhD (or foreign equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a closely related field in hand by the start of the appointment. Research experience in cell culture (yeast or mammalian), gene knockout, gene cloning, protein purification, and NGS library preparation. First-author publications.

Preferred Qualifications:
Research experience in DNA damage and repair. Bioinformatics skills for NGS data analysis. Work experience with mouse models.

Brief Description of Duties:
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to join Dr. Peng Maos research group to study the transcription-coupled DNA repair pathway. The Mao lab uses NGS mapping and bioinformatics techniques to study DNA damage, repair, and mutations in yeast and human cells.

Duties:

• Design, perform, and troubleshoot experiments.
• Collect and analyze data for reporting in scientific journals.
• Participate in manuscript writing.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and present research progress.
• Train other lab members.
• Attend scientific conferences and give oral or poster presentations.
• Other duties as assigned

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBUs good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.