POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Williamson Lab

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

4h

About The Position

The Williamson Lab is conducting an interdisciplinary project investigating the coupling of methionine metabolism to RNA modifications on rRNA and tRNA in cancer cells. The project uses a multi-omics approach involving metabolomics, modomics (RNA mass spectrometry), RNA-seq, Ribo-seq, and proteomics. It is conducted by an interdisciplinary team within the lab in collaboration with the Siuzdak Lab at Scripps and Rachel Green’s Lab at Johns Hopkins, as part of the U01 RNAmodO consortium supported by the National Cancer Institute.

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed to develop scholarly competence under the supervision of a Scripps Research faculty member. Appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates may not apply for external funding as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair, and do not have consulting privileges. Applicants should submit a CV, a brief research summary, and the names of three references.

Requirements

• Possess a Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree from a recognized institution of higher learning; a pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator and Human Resources.
• Applicants are encouraged to have cell biology experience, including cell culture, immunofluorescence, CRISPR gene knockouts, and chemical biology probing of metabolic pathways.
• Submit a CV, a brief research summary, and the names of three references.

Nice To Haves

• Cell biology experience, including cell culture, immunofluorescence, CRISPR gene knockouts, and chemical biology probing of metabolic pathways.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how methionine metabolism is coupled to RNA modifications on rRNA and tRNA in cancer cells.
• Conduct research using a multi-omics approach, including metabolomics, modomics (RNA mass spectrometry), RNA-seq, Ribo-seq, and proteomics.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team within the Williamson Lab and collaborate with the Siuzdak Lab at Scripps and Rachel Green’s Lab at Johns Hopkins.

Benefits

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health and welfare plans, including four medical plan options (one with an HSA option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Free on-site counseling for benefits-eligible employees.
• Five days of paid time off annually.
• Free on-site parking.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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