Post Doctoral Associate
About The Position
The Kaplan lab in the Department of Biological Sciences seeks a postdoctoral fellow with experience in yeast initiation mechanisms, deep sequencing library construction, and analysis of genomic data (TSS-seq, MPRA-seq, or other). The projects relate to the design and implementation of massively parallel reporter assays to dissect mechanisms of transcription through analysis of a large number of promoter variants. Candidate must have strong attention to detail and ability to analyze large datasets deriving from deep-sequencing experiments. Duties include preparation and writing of manuscripts, attendance at weekly internal and shared group meetings, presentation of data at lab meetings and scientific conferences, and the curation of data for submission to public databases. Molecular, genomic, organization, and communication skills are essential. The Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community situated on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions. The department and university nurture a strong teaching community with active efforts in teaching innovation and pedagogical research. Pittsburgh is a city that is often voted "most livable" in the nation. Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: http://www.biology.pitt.edu.
Requirements
- Experience in yeast initiation mechanisms
- Experience in deep sequencing library construction
- Experience in analysis of genomic data (TSS-seq, MPRA-seq, or other)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to analyze large datasets deriving from deep-sequencing experiments
- Molecular skills
- Genomic skills
- Organization skills
- Communication skills
Responsibilities
- Preparation and writing of manuscripts
- Attendance at weekly internal and shared group meetings
- Presentation of data at lab meetings and scientific conferences
- Curation of data for submission to public databases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
