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Rutgers University

Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933

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Post-Doctoral Associate at Waksman Institute of Microbiology Position Summary

Responsible for setting up experimental systems to study type VI

CRISPR -Cas defense mechanisms and analyzing collateral

RNA

damage using

RNA -sequencing. Key Duties

Conduct research on

RNA -targeting type VI

CRISPR -Cas systems (60%). Analyze research data and prepare manuscripts for publication (15%). Mentor and train undergraduate students in the lab (15%). Prepare proposals for postdoctoral fellowships (5%). Present research findings at conferences (5%). Decision-Making Level

The postdoc will design and optimize experiments, particularly for Next Generation Sequencing workflows, exercising independent judgment in data analysis, troubleshooting, protocol adjustments, and ensuring high-quality data for publication. Scope & Impact

This position involves complex experimental research on

RNA -targeting

CRISPR -Cas systems, requiring technical expertise and independent problem-solving. The scope includes project-specific work, collaboration, mentoring, and contributions to publications, conferences, and grant proposals. Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

PhD in Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field by start date. Experience in microbial genetics, molecular cloning, protein expression,

DNA

and

RNA

analysis, and protein-nucleic acid interactions. Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in Next Generation Sequencing, library preparation, and Illumina sequencing is highly preferred. Location & Application Details

Location: Rutgers University - New Brunswick, Waksman Institute of Microbiology, 190 Frelinghuyson Road, Piscataway, NJ. Quick Link to Posting:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/237080 Application instructions and additional details are available at the provided link.

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