POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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Be You.

The Department of Biochemistry is looking for a postdoctoral associate to work in the lab of Dr. Kate Meyer on research projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biology, Biochemistry, or similar sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience studying gene regulation and/or RNA biology

This position is

• Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.

• Perform scientific experiments, including, but not limited to, the following techniques:




• Mammalian cell culture
• Cloning/subcloning/targeted mutagenesis
• Protein assays, including immunoblots and immunoprecipitations
• RT-PCR and RNA analyses
• Cell transfections and selections
• RNA-seq and sequencing data analysis
• RNA modification profiling




• Lead one or more research projects investigating RNA and the m6A modification
• General

• Conducting rigorous research and follow all safety protocols
• Presenting data and journal club papers during lab meetings
• Maintaining personal laboratory records
• Communicating regularly with the PI and laboratory members
• Interface with other Duke scientists, including core laboratories

Choose Duke.

Screening of Applications

• Screening continues until position is filled. (Note: Search committee will screen applications as they come in and must continue screening ALL applications until position is filled, regardless of where the search committee is at in the review process.)

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