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Post Doctoral Associate
Job Number: 2021-36718
Category: Post Doc
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
Salary Grade: 86
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: March 10, 2023

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Principle Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate works in medical research and education programs that promote the individual's professional growth, support goals toward an externally funded independent program of research, and development as a collaborative and productive member of an interdisciplinary research team.

The Fang laboratory works at the intersection of RNA biology and immunology. The current focus is investigating how cells distinguish self and non-self RNAs to mount appropriate immune response. We employ a variety of tools including molecular biology, functional genomics, biochemistry, imaging, and mass spectrometry to study RNA sensing in innate immunity.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct experimental research in multiple project areas
  • Conceive, design, and conduct research experiments
  • Analyze and synthesize results
  • Write and collaborate on scholarly papers, research reports, white papers, and conference materials
  • Communicate research findings verbally and in writing to team members, collaborators and funders
  • Apply, adapt, and comment on research
  • Assist in planning, conducting and contributing appropriately to scholarly conferences, panel presentations, and academic exchanges
  • Work sensitively with confidential information, maintain research compliance, and preserve documents, data, and research materials in organized physical and electronic file system
  • Assist as requested in hiring, training and/or supervising research staff
  • Perform other duties as required

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PhD in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology or related fields, or MD.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with research and data analysis programs
  • Excellent command of verbal and written English
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner.
  • Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

 

ADDITION COMMENTS:

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Principle Investigator

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Train and/or supervise research staff as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens

TO APPLY:

For further information, please send cover letter, current CV and the names and contact information of three references to:
Wenwen Fang Ph.D, Assistant Professor at Wenwen.Fang@umassmed.edu

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