Postdoctoral Associate - Microbiology

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Position Function

A postdoctoral associate position is available in the laboratory of Heather Feaga at Cornell University for a highly motivated candidate to study the role of ribosome quality control in the model spore-forming bacterium Bacillus subtilis. The candidate will develop a research project to understand how translation stress impacts cell development. The postdoctoral associate will have the ability to develop an independent research project in any of several areas relevant to this topic, and to explore multiple lines of research in parallel. Most projects employ a combination of bacterial genetics, high throughput genetic screens, biochemistry, ribosome profiling (ribo-seq). The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop a small outreach project through an ongoing collaboration with the Ithaca Sciencenter.

Anticipated Division of Time

Data collection, analysis, and interpretation (70%)

The postdoctoral associate will design, execute, and interpret all experiments related to the project in collaboration with other lab members and collaborators.

Writing of scientific papers (10%)

The postdoctoral associate is expected to become an expert in the relevant literature and contribute new ideas and insights to advance the project. The postdoctoral associate will work collaboratively to prepare manuscripts for publication.

Supervision (10%)

The postdoctoral associate will participate in general lab management, help train graduate and undergraduate students, and assist other lab members when needed.

Communication (5%)

The postdoctoral associate will present results at scientific conferences, and through meetings with both internal and external collaborators.

Public Outreach (5%)

The Feaga Lab maintains a collaboration with the Ithaca Sciencenter, a hands on science museum. The postdoctoral associate will host science workshops at the Ithaca Sciencenter and will help facilitate participation of first-year graduate students in hosting workshops.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. at time of appointment in biochemistry, molecular microbiology, or a related field and relevant research experience.
• We seek someone who is motivated to pursue development of their own future academic research program
• The ideal applicant will be experienced in bacterial genetics and molecular biology techniques and have a desire to participate in a collaborative research program with frequent opportunities for mentorship and public outreach.
• Experience with bioinformatics or protein structure are highly desirable

Supervision Exercised

The postdoctoral associate may assist in advising graduate and undergraduate students within the lab working on related projects as their expertise allows. There are no supervising responsibilities with this position.

To apply:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32302.

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via the website.

Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.

CALS hiring rate for this position is $63,480.

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Pay Range:

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Academic Discipline

• Unique applicable skills.

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