Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gaertig
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Science, Genetics / Genomics
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Gaertig
Location of Vacancy
:
Athens Area
Posting Number
: G/R13031P
Department
:
Franklin-Cellular Biology
Employment Type
:
Employee
Schedule
: 40 hours/week
Salary
: $47,500
Anticipated Start Date
: 09/01/2021
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Duties / ResponsibilitiesThe sought postdoctoral researcher will use genetic screens, bioinformatics and microscopy-based approaches to discover and study novel genes products that contribute to the mechanisms of intracellular pattern formation. The researcher will use the genetic model protist Tetrahymena thermophila. New components of the pathway will be identified using genetic suppressor screens.
Position SummaryThe postdoctoral researcher will study Hpo1, its interactions with other patterning proteins and its localization using super-resolution and immunogold electron microscopy.
QualificationsEducation
: A Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology or Genetics.
Experience / Skills
:
Expert in molecular biology, genetics, and microscopy-based imaging.
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