Morgridge Institute for Research · 6 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Metabolism, Biotechnology and Functional Genomics
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMorgridge Institute for Research is an independent research organization affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on advancing human health through innovative research. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a key role in establishing a gene essentiality profiling platform and will engage in multidisciplinary projects within a collaborative scientific community.
AssociationBiotechnologyEducationMedical
Responsibilities
Research (70%) – design and execution of experiments, data analysis
Reporting (15%) – manuscript preparation, assist in the grant proposal preparation
Collaboration (10%) – assist other lab members and research collaborators
Laboratory protocol (5%) – routine/rotating lab jobs
Qualification
Required
Experience with standard techniques in molecular biology (e.g., PCR, cloning, bacterial culture)
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
Strong communication skills
Strong time management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and in a team environment
Willingness to learn and receive feedback
Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of appointment or soon thereafter from a program in biochemistry, biotechnology, cancer/cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field
Preferred
Research experience in one or more of the following: mammalian cell culture, CRISPR-based genome editing, metabolite profiling, R, and NGS data analysis
Track record of leading a project(s) to peer-reviewed publication during Ph.D. training
Demonstrated ability to successfully work as part of a collaborative research effort
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Company
Morgridge Institute for Research
Morgridge Institute for Research is a nonprofit institution that focuses on biosciences research for diverse disciplines.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
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