Job
Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, RNA Biology
The Ribonucleoprotein Assembly Section under the direction of Dr. Margaret Rodgers is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the molecular mechanisms guiding RNA-protein interactions during transcription.
About the position
Prospective fellows will join our research team to uncover how ribosome biogenesis is initiated during transcription of the ribosomal RNA. This project will combine biochemistry, genetics, and biophysical approaches, including single-molecule microscopy, to examine the mechanism of ribosome assembly in real time.
The Rodgers lab explores fundamental questions related to how RNA-protein interactions and RNA structure is established during transcription to assemble a ribonucleoprotein. Open projects in the lab cover a variety of facets of RNA biology ranging from eukaryotic ribosome biogenesis, co-transcriptional spliceosome assembly, and assembly of mRNPs during transcription.
Postdoctoral fellows are highly encouraged to leverage the techniques and expertise of the Rodgers lab with resources available in NIDDK and NIH to develop independent research programs and career development. To study transcription and ribonucleoprotein assembly, we combine biochemistry, genetics, and biophysical techniques in several model systems including bacteria, yeast, and mammalian cells.
The Rodgers lab specializes in single-molecule fluorescence methods to follow ribonucleoprotein assembly in real time including single-molecule colocalization co-transcriptional assembly. We offer a dynamic and multidisciplinary research setting with access to state-of-the-art core facilities, strong collaborative interactions, and opportunities for scientific independence and professional growth.
Postdoctoral fellowships include a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance and benefits, and extensive career development resources.
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What you'll need to apply
Prospective candidates should send a cover letter, including their career goals, a current curriculum vitae with their publications, and the names and contact information of three professional references.
Contact name
Margaret Rodgers
Contact email
Qualifications
We invite applications from highly-motivated scientists with expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and RNA biology.
Experience in microscopy is desirable but not required.
Candidate should have obtained a Ph.D. degree within the last three years.
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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