Summary

The Boeynaems lab seeks a postdoctoral associate to study protein condensation is implicated in the etiology of neurodegenerative disease and brain cancer. The work includes cell culture, microscopy and high-throughput genetic screening.

Job Duties

• Designs and conducts high-throughput genetic screens, including library design, cloning, screening (FACS- or microscopy-based), sequencing and analysis.
• Collects and compiles data with appropriate metadata, and analyses using appropriate statistical methods, and according to rigorous data standards.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information needed for particular studies.
• Prepares experimental results for written publication and oral presentation.
• Assists the group leader in writing of publications and grants.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in molecular or cellular biology, or biophysics.
• Highly self-motivated with outstanding experimental skills.
• Able to think independently but also work well in a team.