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Post Doctoral Associate
Job Number: 2022-42039
Category: Post Doc
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Gene Therapy Center - W405200
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 86
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 2
Post Date: Oct. 29, 2023

We are inviting applications for postdoctoral positions to pursue multiple research topics that encompass: gene therapy using AAV vectors, RNA therapy, gene editing, immunology, virology, and AAV vector development.

Applicants should have a PhD degree or an MD with post-graduate scientific training, and at least three years of research experience in relevant areas such as Molecular Biology, RNA biology, Biochemistry, animal modeling, Immunology, Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, Bioengineering, Neuromuscular Biology, Cell Biology, and Virology.

Applicants with backgrounds in molecular cloning, mouse work, NHP work, gene editing, microscopy, human and mouse genetics, next-gen sequencing, bioinformatics, single-cell sequencing, or protein/structural biology are preferred. 

Applicants must also have the ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects, concurrently. Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills are required.  

Candidates should be highly organized, hard-working, and motivated to respond to changes within the rapidly evolving field of gene therapy. We offer excellent training opportunities and a competitive salary depending on experience and track record.

If you have any of the above attributes and skill sets, and believe you are a good fit for our research program, please send a cover letter, your CV, and contact information of three references to Guangping Gao at Guangping.Gao@umassmed.edu

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