Job
Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization
NICHD, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Neuroscience, RNA Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Unit on Cellular Stress in Development and Diseases (UCSDD), in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), conducts clinical, translational, and bench research in rare neurologic conditions, currently including CLN3 (Juvenile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis) and MEHMO syndrome (Mental disability, Epilepsy, Hypopituitarism/Hypogonadism, Microcephaly, Obesity).
About the position
UCSDD is soliciting applications from post-doctoral level scientists interested in the following: Developing and implementing molecular, biochemical, and multi-omic approaches to assess how cellular stresses affect cellular development and human disease pathophysiology. Areas of focus include cellular stress responses that regulate mRNA transcription and translation.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of cellular biology and previous experience with performing experiments to evaluate the integrated stress response pathway and analyzing multi-omic data sets are highly desirable.
- Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells, iPSC-derived cells or organoids, and transcriptomic technology are also beneficial.
- Prior training in or commitment to pursuing translational research is desired.
NICHD provides excellent support core facilities. Additional information and useful links about post-doctoral fellowship training positions at the NIH can be found at: https://www.training.nih.gov/resources/faqs/postdoc_irp.
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What you'll need to apply
Interested applicants should submit:
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- A bibliography
- A cover letter with a description of research experience and interests
- Submit all documents to Dr An Dang Do ([email protected])
Select applicants will be asked to provide:
- A list of at least three references that includes their mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address, and
- Invited to present a research talk.
Contact name
An Dang Do, MD PhD
Contact email
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. M.D./Ph.D., or D.Sc. in life sciences or a related field, and have completed fewer than four years of post-doctoral training.
Competence in planning and multitasking, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Both written and oral communication are required, as is the ability to work independently and in collaboration.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.
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