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The Horae Gene Therapy Center and the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department of the University of Massachusetts Medical School are seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position to explore tRNA biology. The candidate will work on a project focused on the deep understanding of the cellular process involved in the roles of tRNA fragments in translational control. We are looking for applicants with Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, or related disciplines with primary authorship on relevant publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The applicants should have strong hands-on experience working with and analyzing cellular and in vitro models as well as establishing novel methods. She/he is expected to have excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills (written and oral), and the ability to generate high-quality data in a time-sensitive environment. The Postdoctoral Scholar will join a multidisciplinary collaborative team and participate in extramural collaborations. We offer competitive salaries based on experience and track records and the possibility to have excellent training opportunities.

For further information, please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three references to:

Elisabet Mandon, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Horae Gene Therapy Center & RNA Therapeutics Institute University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), 368 Plantation Street, AS6-2061, Worcester, MA 01605.  Phone: (508) 942-7029 . E-mail: elisabet.mandon@umassmed.edu.

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