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Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - RNA Therapeutics Institute - W405400
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: April 27, 2026
Work Location: Hybrid
Salary Minimum: USD $62,232.00/Yr.
Salary Maximum: USD $62,232.00/Yr.
We're looking to recruit a postdoc to our new lab at the RNA Therapeutics Institute. We study how RNA folding shapes gene expression, evolution, and disease by applying high-throughput experimental approaches (massively parallel assays, library design & construction, RNA structure probing, ...).
The Schärfen lab uses high-throughput experimental and computational methods to study
causes and consequences of RNA structure formation. Our approaches are drawn from
fields including genomics, data science, systems biology, and biochemistry. We study RNA
structure mainly in vivo, using E. coli, yeast, and tissue culture cells as model systems.
- PhD
- Strong candidates will be experienced wet-lab scientists who want to develop ambitious high-throughput experiments at the interface of biochemistry, genomics, and computation.
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This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
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Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
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