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Postdoctoral Position

Employer
The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
Location
Bar Harbor, Maine
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience.
Closing date
Apr 6, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Postdoc
Organization Type
Academia

We are seeking a motivated scientist to fill a postdoctoral associate position at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our research focuses on RNA, a central node of genetic information flow from DNA to protein (https://www.jax.org/research-and-faculty/faculty/shengdong-ke). Malfunction of RNAs leads to many human diseases, including neurological diseases and cancer. To thoroughly address fundamental molecular mechanisms of RNA genomics, we utilize multidisciplinary approaches, including computational biology, biochemistry, innovative biotechnologies, genetics, and molecular biology. We are especially interested in the fundamental mechanism of m6A RNA genomics, and regulation of m6A RNA genomics in neurological disease and cancer, using mouse and human iPS models. (References: Ke, S. et al. Genes & Development 2017, 31: 990-1006; Ke, S. et al. Genes & Development 2015, 29: 2037-53.)

Requirements (2018-25557):
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop an independent research program using a broad array of resources and expertise available to the lab (https://www.jax.org/research-and-faculty/tools/scientific-research-services). Exceptional postdoctoral candidates will have the opportunity to apply for the title of JAX Postdoctoral Scholar, an internal award addressing the national need for research scientists who are accomplished in the broadly defined fields of genetics and genomics. The award includes an independent research budget, travel funds, and a salary above standard postdoctoral scale.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or M.D. degree, with background in biochemistry, molecular biology, stem cell or cancer biology, biotechnology, neurosciences, immunology, or computational biology,;
  • A good publication record and excellent communication skills; and
  • Skills in quantitative programming or biochemistry are preferred, but not required. 

To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter describing research accomplishments, research interests, and career goals; (2) a current CV; and (3) the contact information for three references.

Please apply online at https://careers-jax.icims.com/jobs/25557/postdoctoral-associate---ke-lab/job

About us:

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 2,300 employees. Headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, it has a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in Augusta, Maine, a genomic medicine institute in Farmington, Connecticut, and facilities in Ellsworth, Maine, Sacramento, California, and Shanghai, China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

JAX employees work in a collaborative, value-driven, and team-based environment where the focus is on advancing science and improving patients’ lives. Researchers apply genetics to increase the understanding of human disease and advance treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease. JAX was voted among the top 15 “Best Places to Work in Academia” in the United States in a poll conducted by The Scientist magazine!

Our Values:

INTEGRITY - Courage and commitment to do what is right

PEOPLE - Inspiring our people to enhance the health of all

ONE TEAM - Unified by our promise to transform medicine and science

EXCELLENCE - Achieving world-class results

INNOVATION - Leading with discovery and creative solutions

STEWARDSHIP - Caring for and enhancing the resources entrusted to us

What do we have to offer?

JAX offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a medical plan, outstanding retirement plan, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement including an MBA program. Our campus offers a fitness center with an award-winning wellness program, an onsite full-service cafeteria, and a fully operational primary care facility available to employees and their families.

Most importantly, every position contributes to JAX’s mission of discovering precise genomic solutions for human disease and empowering the global biomedical community in our shared quest to improve human health.

Employment will require successful completion of references, background check, and an appropriate non-compete agreement.

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about career opportunities at JAX: http://www.jax.org/careers.

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