POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

TITLE: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER (A. Pedley Lab)

The Pedley Research Group in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa is seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher in cellular biophysical chemistry to advance our understanding of the cellular organization of metabolism and its regulation. The candidate will be responsible for the designing, generating, and interpreting experimental data, presenting their data at scientific meetings, drafting of manuscripts, and assisting in the daily operations of the laboratory. The researcher will also be highly encouraged to seek extramural and/or intramural funding to support their innovative research endeavors.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain cancer cells in a sterile BSL-2 environment, adhering to safety protocols
• Generate reporter-based stable cell lines by lentiviral and genome editing (e.g. CRISPR) methods
• Conduct qualitative and advanced quantitative fluorescence microscopy analyses
• Extract and purify protein or protein assemblies from cancer cells for proteomic and structural evaluations
• Supervise and train junior lab members in biochemical and cellular techniques
• 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
• Maintain detailed experimental records in a laboratory notebook
• Contribute to ongoing experiments by suggesting new approaches or amendments to protocols
• Collaborate with a team of researchers at the University of Iowa, across the United States, and internationally
• Perform other assigned lab duties

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

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in microscopy techniques with an emphasis on data analysis
• Solid background in cellular metabolism
• Experience in both bacterial and mammalian cell culture

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