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Postdoctoral Scholar - Mechanisms of RNA processing in Trypanosomes : Irvine, United States
Employer: The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Website: http://www.microbiology.uci.edu/
Location: Irvine, CA 92697-4025, Irvine, CA, United States
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: March 12, 2012
Expires: April 11, 2012
Requisition number: OEOD #5704

job description

The University of California, Irvine
School of Medicine
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Postdoctoral Scholar – Mechanisms of RNA processing in Trypanosomes

Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ruslan Aphasizhev at the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, UC Irvine School of Medicine. Our NIH-funded program focuses on mechanisms of RNA processing in Trypanosomes. Areas of mitochondrial mRNA editing and small RNAs biogenesis and function are of particular interest. Our collaborations extend into structural biology, mass spectrometry, drug design and bioinformatics.

Requirements - Required qualifications include strong background in molecular biology and biochemistry, and a record of peer-reviewed publications. Experience in RNAi, NGS-based transcriptome analysis, protein purification, mass spectrometry or parasite genetics is desirable, but not required. This position carries a starting salary of $39,264-$42,000 to commensurate with experience, plus health benefits. Funding will be provided for up to three years although fellowship applications are encouraged.

UC Irvine campus is located in the coastal Orange County, one of the premiere locations in Southern California with close access to Los Angeles and San Diego. UC Irvine offers a highly collaborative environment, on-campus housing and a variety of recreational and cultural activities.

Application Procedure - To apply, please send a letter of intent, CV and contact information for three references to ruslan@uci.edu or to the Dept of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, B240 Med Sci, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697-4025.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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