Post-Doctoral Fellow
WPI•Worcester, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Inna Nechipurenko at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. Our lab uses C. elegans and mammalian cell culture models to investigate the molecular basis of rare neurodevelopmental disorders and the roles of primary cilia in neuronal development. We are looking for a motivated and creative scientist to lead projects that combine biochemistry, molecular genetics, and cell signaling with a particular emphasis on phosphorylation-dependent regulation of protein function.
Requirements
- PhD in Molecular/Cell/Developmental Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry or a related field
- Strong background in protein purification and biochemical assays
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to independently lead a research project
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with C. elegans
- Bioinformatics skills
Responsibilities
- Lead a research project
- Report progress
- Define/track project deliverables
- Analyze research data using appropriate statistics and software tools
- Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Present at conferences and scientific meetings
- Organize and maintain accurate records of research data, protocols, and reagents generated in the course of the project
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
