美国爱荷华大学生物化学与分子生物学博士后

美国爱荷华大学生物化学与分子生物学博士后

爱荷华大学（The University of Iowa），简称“U-Iowa”或“UI”，或译艾奥瓦大学、衣阿华大学，位于美国爱荷华州爱荷华城，创建于1847年2月25日，是美国的一所公立综合性研究型大学。

爱荷华大学是美国大学协会、十大联盟和公立常青藤成员。卡内基基金会将爱荷华大学归为最高等级的“特高研究型大学”之一。在2023年最新的世界大学排名中，爱荷华大学位列世界第69名，美国第49名。美国公立大学中位列第34位。

Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer

University of Iowa Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Location

Iowa City, Iowa

Salary

Commensurate

Closing date

Mar 10, 2025

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (Wallrath and Drack Laboratories)

Join a team of scientists investigating the molecular pathogenesis and developing gene therapies for vision disorders. The Wallrath and Drack Laboratories in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, respectively, are seeking to hire postdoctoral researchers to determine molecular mechanisms and develop therapies for genetic eye disorders. The candidates will be responsible for the designing experiments, generating data, data analysis, presenting research findings at scientific meetings, writing manuscripts, and assisting in the daily operations of the laboratory. The postdoctoral researchers will also be highly encouraged to seek extramural and/or intramural funding to support their innovative research endeavors.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain mammalian cell cultures in a sterile BSL-2 environment, adhering to safety protocols

Generate reporter gene constructs and use in RNAi knock-down experiments

Design guide RNAs and use CRISPR for gene editing Design AAV vectors for gene therapy on mouse models

Capture fluorescent images and quantify data

Purify proteins and perform western analyses

Maintain a mouse colony and establish genetic crosses

Maintain detailed experimental records

Use standard laboratory software that includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, SnapGene or other DNA sequence analysis programs, etc.

Supervise and train junior lab members in laboratory procedures

Stay updated on relevant research through literature searches and field developments

Prepare research materials for publications and presentations (internal and external) and present findings at scientific meetings

Collaborate with a team of researchers at the University of Iowa, across the United States, and internationally

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, or related discipline.Prior postdoctoral experience is not necessary.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Experience in maintaining and working with mammalian culture

Demonstrated proficiency in microscopy techniques and data analysis

Background and experience in molecular biology

Experience in mouse or other small rodent handling

COLLABORATION

Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contributions of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

POSTIVE IMPACT/ACHIEVING RESULTS

Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future lab goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Ability to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of collaborative projects and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external collaborators.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Functional supervision is received from the Principal Investigator.

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