Postdoc Research Associate - Retzky College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Mankin Lab

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Mankin & Vázquez-Laslop lab studies molecular mechanisms of protein synthesis. We are investigating how the ribosome makes proteins, how translation factors help it in this endeavor, and how antibiotics prevent it from doing its job. We are also engineering the ribosome to enable new functions and getting insights in its origin and evolution.

The Postdoc Research Associate will assist with conducting grant funded research related to ribosome engineering and protein synthesis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental work relevant to the project.
• Keep accurate record of the experiments suitable for writing manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Keep up to date with relevant scientific literature.
• Present the results at scientific meetings.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings, Journal Clubs and common seminars within the Department.
• Analyze and prepare data for publication and reporting.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD degree in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or a related discipline.
• Experience with DNA and RNA purification, gene cloning, sequence analysis, protein purification.
• Ability to independently design research projects and analyze the obtained data, with good manuscript/grant writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with a range of molecular biology and microbiology techniques.
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bioinformatics, genome editing, and high-throughput sequencing is highly desirable.
• Experience working with cell-free transcription-translation systems.
• Experience in working with radioactive compounds.
• Experience with HPLC-MS, mass spectrometry and proteomics is advantageous.