Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cambronne lab has a funded position for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with experimental expertise in large-scale fluorescence data collection and analyses. Ideal candidates will have additional experience in flow cytometry, imaging, cell culture, next-generation sequencing, and metabolic analyses. The project involves working with a unique collection of metabolic biosensors. We are a collaborative team of creative and accomplished researchers, who strive towards discoveries through innovation (www.lulucambronne.org). Our research environment supports individual initiative and critical thinking, as well as the training of future generations of scientists. We uphold a high standard in scientific rigor, and tackle challenging problems in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology to glean insight into disease onset and progression.

Requirements

• Requires a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, or closely related field.
• The PhD degree must have been received within the past three years.
• Prior expertise in molecular and cell biology or biochemistry is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred skills include critical thinking; creative problem solving; strong organizational habits; a solid work ethic; highly self-motivated and conscientious.
• Able to follow-through projects till completion and the ability to work with other co-workers committed to high standards.
• Experience in flow cytometry, imaging, cell culture, next-generation sequencing, and metabolic analyses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct primary research.
• Work with PI to establish project goals, set and adhere to project timelines, perform research, maintained detailed records, prepare figures and manuscripts.
• Establish new protocols and collaborate with colleagues relating to lab work.
• Provide guidance/assistance on related projects to other lab members.
• Read and stay abreast with primary literature and new discoveries in the field; presentation of research progress within group and as needed to broader audiences.

What This Job Offers

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