Job Description:
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Huiping Zhang (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Biomedical Genetics) at Boston University School of Medicine. The candidate will focus on genetic and epigenetic studies of mental disorders (particularly alcohol addiction). Specifically, the candidate will (1) profile microRNA transcriptome changes in postmortem brains of alcoholic subjects; (2) examine the regulatory role of microRNAs using 3’ UTR reporter assays; and (3) validate alcohol addiction-associated microRNAs using stem cell derived neurons as models. Further information about the research direction can be found at: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/genetics/huiping-zhang-ph-d/. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in genetics, cell biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or a related discipline. Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: RNA-Seq, stem cell study, and microRNA 3’ UTR reporter assays. Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
Additional Info:
Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NIH scale salary support is available. To apply for this position, please email your CV, a cover letter detailing research experience, and contact information for three references to Dr. Huiping Zhang (huipingz AT bu.edu). Job Type: Full-time[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Huiping Zhang (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Biomedical Genetics) at Boston University School of Medicine. The candidate will focus on genetic and epigenetic studies of mental disorders (particularly alcohol addiction). Specifically, the candidate will (1) profile microRNA transcriptome changes in postmortem brains of alcoholic subjects; (2) examine the regulatory role of microRNAs using 3’ UTR reporter assays; and (3) validate alcohol addiction-associated microRNAs using stem cell derived neurons as models. Further information about the research direction can be found at: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/genetics/huiping-zhang-ph-d/. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in genetics, cell biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or a related discipline. Experience in one or more of the following areas is desired: RNA-Seq, stem cell study, and microRNA 3’ UTR reporter assays. Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
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Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NIH scale salary support is available. To apply for this position, please email your CV, a cover letter detailing research experience, and contact information for three references to Dr. Huiping Zhang (huipingz AT bu.edu). Job Type: Full-time[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]