Postdoctoral in Space Medicine

Purpose

The Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences RIMHS is seeking to hire a dedicated postdoctoral research associate to join the Space Medicine Research Group and investigate the mechanisms governing multi-organ pathologies in a mouse model of simulated microgravity The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting OMIC data genomics transcriptomics and epigenetics generated by our research group and from publicly available biological databases The Postdoc under the supervision of the Principal Investigator Dr Rizwan Qaisar will dissect gene regulatory networks associated with defects in skeletal muscle liver testes brain and other organs in mice under simulated microgravity Laboratory expertise in handling and dissecting mice as well as basic techniques such as RT-PCR WB gel electrophoresis and microscopy is also required Transcripts must be submitted along with the CV in one document

• Analyzing and interpreting OMICs data sets including genomics transcriptomics and epigenetics data Conducts bioinformatics analysis on genomics data Develop private and public biological genomic and proteomic databases
  
  Conceptualizing research projects and drafting manuscripts Maintaining and handling laboratory mice and performing related in vivo experiments Maintaining laboratory logbooks and performing administrative tasks related to ordering reagents and preparing lab reports Supervising graduate and undergraduate students and research assistants Presenting ongoing work and findings to colleagues

• The ideal candidate should demonstrate Strong understanding of biological Data DNA RNA and protein sequences expression and structures
  
  Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team Knowledge of biological data banks e g NCBI EMBL-EBI Ensembl KEGG ENCODE Hands-on expertise in advanced laboratory techniques
  
  Proven ability to independently manage experiments and troubleshoot complex protocols Clear evidence of research productivity Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams Strong organizational amp documentation skills suitable for a dynamic research environment

• Preferred qualifications are underlined Ph D in biomedical science with at least 1-3 years of experience working with OMICs data sets demonstrated by at least one publication as a lead author in a top journal in the field of bioinformatics
  
  Experience in research and or academic settings published articles in the field of bioinformatics Experience in the development of private or public biological databases
  
  Prior experience with murine models including handling tissue organ harvesting and downstream in vivo experimental procedures is highly desirable