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Mentor: Dr. HaoSheng Sun, Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology
We are seeking postdoctoral associates that are passionate about optimizing and developing novel genomics and biochemical tools in both C. elegans and mouse nervous system to profile their molecular composition in increased cellular resolution. This position is ideally suited for candidates with a strong background in genomics and biochemistry, and want to apply their skills in diverse animal models to answer interesting neurobiological questions. We welcome all interested applicants, and all applicants can email at
About Department/Lab:
The Sun Lab is part of the Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology, with secondary appointment in Neurobiology and Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Lab utilizes both C. elegans and rodent models, in combination with genomic, genetic, behavioral, and microscopy techniques to understand gene-environment regulation of neural development/plasticity through transcriptional and chromatin-based mechanisms, and how they are dysregulated in neural disorders. For more information on specific areas/projects, see sunlaboratory.org.
What we provide:
- A competitive compensation package in a stimulating academic environment, and low living cost of the Birmingham area
- Opportunity to work in a small, diverse, and encouraging research environment.
- A flexible schedule
- Well-rounded training on techniques and soft skills
- One on one mentorship, and support/training for the next stage of your career
What you’ll do:
- Handling independent research project(s) related to transcriptional/chromatin regulation of neural development and plasticity
- Performs research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects.
- Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results
- Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
- Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
- Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature
- Contributes to project process within their scientific discipline.
- Investigates, creates, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement.
- Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
- Participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.
- Uses professional concepts in accordance with HHMI’s objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
- May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to staff in the laboratory.
In addition to the duties specifically identified by this job description, the position will include other duties if and as assigned by the direct supervisor or others with supervisory authority over this position.
Scope
- May supervise the activities of other staff within the laboratory
- Shares responsibility for results of a work unit or project team. Intermediate term impact. Individual able to manage own research project. Due to the level of autonomy, errors are not always discovered in a timely manner.
What we need from you:
Education
- Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline or MD degree
Experience
- Up to five years of experience working in a scientific laboratory.
Skills and Abilities
- Previous experience with genomics method preferred: RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, single cell/spatial transcriptomics
- Previous experience with biochemical methods preferred: subcellular fractionation, etc
- Demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles
- Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Ability to perform highly complex experiments with high levels of reliability and accuracy within time constraints
- Operational knowledge of advanced lab equipment
- Ability to provide work and supervise directions to others
- Ability to initiate and compose communications for various purposes in an appropriate style
- Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and collegial environment and foster this ability in others.
- Ability to review goals, analyze processes necessary to achieve those goals, and develop techniques and systems required to meet those goals. Often explores new areas and seeks opportunities to apply new knowledge to work.
About our Postdoc Office
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
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