Postdoctoral Scholar or Research Scientist

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Job date: 2014-11-26
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Company : University of Nevada 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:

A postdoctoral position or Research Scientist is available starting January 1st, 2015 in the laboratory of Dr. Pedro Miura, Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Biology. Research will be in the area of post-transcriptional gene regulation. Projects will focus on the regulatory mechanisms and biological relevance of extended 3’UTR mRNA isoforms and circular RNAs in the nervous system. Drosophila, mice and mammalian tissue culture will used as model systems. Traditional molecular biology approaches, as well as high-throughput sequencing and CRISPR/Cas mediated genome engineering approaches will be employed.

The University of Nevada, Reno is a Tier I institution offering a highly productive research environment. The Biology Department is home to 26 faculty members that maintain nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs, mentor 50 graduate students, and participate in undergraduate teaching. Our rapidly growing department includes five labs that use Drosophila as a model system, and three groups that incorporate computational analysis to biological questions. Faculty members in the Department of Biology have close ties to the University of Nevada School of Medicine and over $60 million of NIH funds have recently been targeted for biomedical research development on campus. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, and has been recently rated as one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life.

Required Qualifications

A PhD in biological sciences (or soon to be completed) and at least one peer-review publication. Passion to make scientific discoveries. Willingness to work in a team-oriented group.

Previous Experience In Any Of The Following
• fly genetics
• mouse genetics
• molecular biology
• RNA biology
• gene expression analysis
• high-throughput sequencing
• bioinformatics

Contact Information for this Position
Dr. Pedro Miura – Search Chair
(775) 682-7004
pmiura@unr.edu
Alex Nesbitt – Search Coordinator
(775) 682-7749
anesbitt@unr.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should upload their CV, an application letter addressing the applicant’s motivation for the position and how their experience and skills fulfill the requirements listed, a statement on interest/career goals, and contact information for at least 3 references.

More information about the lab can be found at www.post-transcriptional.com

Job Open Date
•/20/2014

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No

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Close Date
•/18/2014

Note to All Applicants
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation, or genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings


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