Postdoctoral Associate

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

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About The Position

The Lee lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University investigates how the ribosome and translation regulate protein biogenesis. The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator in conducting research on how translation elongation speed modulates the maturation of nascent proteins on the ribosome. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Biochemistry or a closely related field in hand by June 2026.
• Strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Ability to design and execute experiments as demonstrated by publication record.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written scientific communication skills.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments.
• Experience with generating and analyzing next-generation sequencing data.
• Experience working with ribosomes.
• Experience in protein purification.

Responsibilities

• Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the field of ribosome biology.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree