Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Dynamics Lab

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Molecular Dynamics Lab at the Center for Integrative Brain Research, Seattle Children's Research Institute, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. The lab's funded projects focus on protein interaction dynamics during signal transduction events in various model systems, including the neuronal excitatory synapse, the mTOR pathway, and CAR T cells. The primary goal is to utilize quantitative multiplexed co-immunoprecipitation (QMI) technology to advance the study of protein interaction dynamics towards an 'omic scale by defining the molecular logic of signal transduction. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to conduct precise wet lab work and complex bioinformatics analyses using MatLab and R programming. They will collaborate with technicians and students to independently progress projects, author publications, and pursue grant applications (e.g., F32). Experience in molecular biology, neurobiology, T cell immunology, and/or working with mouse models of neuropsychiatric disease is advantageous. Creative, big-picture thinking and a dedication to academic research are essential. Applicants are encouraged to review recent publications and indicate which of the lab's three themes they align with: synaptic transmission in neuropsychiatric disease (PMID 38297084), mTOR signaling in neurons (PMID 41532697), or CAR T cell signal transduction (38442200). Inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Requirements

• Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program
• Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area
• Ability to perform precise wetlab work
• Ability to perform complex bioinformatics analyses using MatLab and R programming
• Creative, big-picture thinking
• Dedication to academic research

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in molecular biology
• Prior experience in neurobiology
• Prior experience in T cell immunology
• Prior experience working with mouse models of neuropsychiatric disease
• Previous experience conducting research in the pediatric arena
• Experience in protocol and manuscript development
• Experience in grant writing

Responsibilities

• Perform precise wetlab work
• Conduct complex bioinformatics analyses using MatLab and R programming
• Independently advance projects
• Write papers
• Apply for F32 or equivalent grants
• Work closely with technicians and graduate/undergraduate students

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 403(b)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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