Postdoctoral Fellow Kharel lab - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Postdoctoral Fellow Kharel lab - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Department: SOM KC Biochemistry. Research focus: RNA biology in human neurological disorders with emphasis on G-quadruplex biology from biological and therapeutic perspectives. Applied methods include biochemical, biophysical, molecular, cellular, and bioinformatics approaches. Collaboration with structural biologists is possible.

• Conduct research, record data, analyze data, and interpret experimental results.
• Read literature, develop new ideas, and integrate information into project design and interpretation.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with lab members, including graduate students and technicians, to achieve research objectives and contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Submit fellowship applications, as eligible, to support research funding and CV building.

Education: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.

• Proficiency in biophysical tools such as circular dichroism and microscale thermophoresis.
• Practical experience in RNA and/or protein biochemistry, including expression and purification of recombinant proteins and functional analysis of proteins and RNA-protein complexes.
• Experience in investigating aspects of eukaryotic translation and associated quality control processes.
• High-throughput data analysis (RNA-seq/Proteomics).
• Experience with cutting-edge techniques in RNA biology, protein biochemistry, neuromuscular biology, and cell biology.
• Experience working with mouse models of neuro/muscular disorders.

• Excellent critical thinking, scholarly and communication skills.

Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance from day one, life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off and holidays, retirement options, and other voluntary programs. Full details are available on the KU Medical Center benefits site.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website. Visit the KU Medical Center jobs site and search for position number JR008883.

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