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Postdoctoral Scholar
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Position Number: 5700845
Location: Pomona, CA
Position Type: Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Postdoctoral Scholar

Posting Number: A00753
Campus:
Department: 1901-College of Dental Medicine

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: 60,000.00
Maximum 64,480.00

Job Summary

This individual will mainly work on the molecular mechanism of mRNA polyadenylation at the single cell and proteomic levels. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the project is to delineate the role of alternative polyadenylation of transcripts that regulate gene expression in the model plant Arabidopsis. Through single cell transcriptome and targeted proteomics analyses, the goal of the project is to understand the dynamics of polyadenylation protein complexes during development and under different genetic backgrounds, leading to differential alternative polyadenylation and genetic phenotypes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job.

Strong knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.

Experience with bioinformatic analysis.

Ability to perform independent research.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Highly motivated and hardworking with a collaborative mindset.

Required Qualifications

1. Education: A masters degree or PhD (for postdoc) in Biological Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Biology or related discipline.

2. Research Experience in: molecular biology genetics plant biology (desirable) biochemistry bioinformatic analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals possessing experience in plant molecular biology.

Posting Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date:

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/31182