Research Associate (Limited Term)
About The Position
The Hargrove Group specializes in small molecule drug discovery against RNA targets, with projects aimed at uncovering disease-related RNA biology and the druggability of specific RNA structures. Our current ~10-member team is comprised of medicinal chemists, biochemists, and molecular and cell biologists. We are currently looking for experts in RNA biology, specifically in cell RNA-protein interactions. The Research Associate will work independently but closely with chemists and biologists in a results-driven, collaborative environment. The incumbent will be responsible for designing advanced methodologies, performing experiments, carrying out the analyses and providing interpretations and conclusions from the results in a report for each project in a timely fashion. The incumbent will lead RNA biology research projects as agreed upon with the supervisor. The incumbent would maintain appropriate notebooks, data and records as agreed upon with the supervisor. He or She would train other lab members in rigorous and safe biological techniques per lab protocols as agreed upon with the supervisor as well they would mentor students on independent research projects. The Research Associate would assist and coordinate writing of protocols, papers and grants. They will supervise responsible lab ordering and inventory while maintaining a professional and supportive work environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a relevant area of Life Sciences, Chemistry or Biochemistry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two (2) years of experience in demonstrated independent research experiences in RNA molecular and cell biology.
- Experience in characterizing in-cell RNA: protein interactions and related mechanisms
- Experienced in analyzing bioinformatics data
- Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers
- Experience in scientific writing, particularly manuscript and grant writing
- Ability to lead a project and co-ordinate research teams
- Superior communication and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with an ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a collaborative group
- Supervisory skills include effective teambuilding and the ability to establish positive working relationships and foster collaboration to achieve common goals
- Experience in training and monitoring performance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, decision-making and management skills.
Responsibilities
- Designing advanced methodologies
- Performing experiments
- Carrying out analyses
- Providing interpretations and conclusions from the results in a report for each project in a timely fashion
- Leading RNA biology research projects as agreed upon with the supervisor
- Maintaining appropriate notebooks, data and records as agreed upon with the supervisor
- Training other lab members in rigorous and safe biological techniques per lab protocols as agreed upon with the supervisor
- Mentoring students on independent research projects
- Assisting and coordinating writing of protocols, papers and grants
- Supervising responsible lab ordering and inventory
- Maintaining a professional and supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
