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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job no: 494953
Work type: Faculty
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Biological Sciences

Application Instructions:

 Apply via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/166443
Department:

Biological Sciences
Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible
About the Position:

Postdoctoral Research Associate 

Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Department: Biological Sciences
Principal Investigator: Dr. Hua Lu
 
Position Summary
The Lu Lab at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team. Our lab is interested in dissecting molecular mechanisms underlying plant-pathogen interactions, using Arabidopsis thaliana as the model system.
 
The successful candidate will work on a newly funded NSF project to investigate how an RNA binding protein regulates plant defense and development with opportunities to engage in collaborative activities with a bioinformatics team and to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
 
The Postdoctoral Research Associate shall receive rigorous research training, improve their writing, presentation and mentoring skills, develop their professional network, and advance their career. This position is in line with the Department of Biological Sciences' mission to advance new discoveries across biological disciplines and provide outstanding educational opportunities to diverse populations of students and postdoctoral fellows. 
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Generate FLK variants with mutations in individual KH repeats to test how these contribute to functional specificity of FLK.
  • Test binding of FLK and/or FLK variants to transcripts of candidate target genes.
  • Identify FLK targets through ultra-deep RNA-seq and crosslinking immunoprecipitation (CLIP)-seq and characterize these target genes.
  • Analyze experimental results using appropriate bioinformatics and statistical tools.
  • Troubleshoot experimental protocols and optimize methodologies as needed.
  • Prepare figures, charts and tables for manuscripts and weekly lab presentations.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Plant Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology or related fields.
  • Strong technical skills in genetics, molecular biology, biochemical assays and microscopy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in plant pathogen disease assays, protoplast manipulation and DNA/RNA/protein manipulations.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

  1. Cover Letter – detailing research interests and fit for the position.
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. One-page summary of your thesis research project.
Interested candidates should upload your application materials here:
Applications submitted solely through LinkedIn or ISEV will not be reviewed.
 
Learn more about our lab and research
Lab website: hualu-lab.umbc.edu/

For questions, please contact Dr. Hua Lu at hualu@umbc.edu.

Salary Range: $50,000-$61,000 commensurate with experience.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Screening of Applications Begins: Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.   
Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required. 
Benefits: 

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Remission
  • Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed information.

12 Month Faculty Benefits Summary
About UMBC:

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).

For 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a
Great College to Work For! 

 
 Equal Opportunity Statement:  UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   
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Applications close: Open Until Filled

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