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Staff Scientist - Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics (closes

Employer
Office of Intramural Training & Education
Location
Bethesda, Maryland, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 14, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Informatics / GIS
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Staff Scientist - Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics (closes 6/14/2021)

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development,, Bethesda, Maryland
Position Description:
The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is seeking to recruit an outstanding Staff Scientist to join the Section on Protein Biosynthesis. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record of achievements in molecular biology and bioinformatic analysis of eukaryotic protein synthesis, including expertise in working with mammalian cell culture, reporter gene assays, in vitro assays of protein synthesis, bioinformatic analysis of mRNA elements controlling translation initiation and elongation, and ribosome profiling (ribo-seq) and RNA-seq analysis of gene expression.

The mission of the Section on Protein Biosynthesis is to investigate the mechanism and regulation of eukaryotic protein synthesis. The lab uses molecular genetic analyses in yeast, biochemical reconstitution assays, mammalian cell culture assays, and bioinformatic analyses to investigate the factors that assist the ribosome in protein synthesis, to decipher translational regulatory mechanisms conferring global and mRNA-specific control of protein synthesis, and to investigate diseases associated with dysregulation of protein synthesis. Our recent and ongoing work has centered on polyamine control of protein synthesis, structure-function analysis of translation factors, global and gene-specific control of translation start site selection, ribosomal frameshifting during elongation, upstream open reading frame (uORF) and nascent peptide control of translation, the role of translation factor modifications, and human diseases caused by dysregulation of translation factor function or altered gene-specific translational control.
Qualifications:
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of scientific research productivity sufficient to perform these duties and responsibilities.
  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent, completed formally mentored postdoctoral training in related research areas, and an outstanding record of publication.
  • Demonstrated experience in staff training and mentoring, outstanding communication, and time and space management skills.
Appointees may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens or non-resident aliens with or eligible to obtain a valid employment authorized visa. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A full benefits package is available, including retirement, health insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, annual and sick leave, and Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). To Apply:
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae , complete bibliography, a brief description of future research interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Thomas Dever, Section Head, Section on Protein Biosynthesis, NICHD at the following email address Thomas.Dever@nih.gov .

This advertisement will be posted for 30 days. The review of applications will begin on or around June 15, 2021

HHS, NIH and NICHD are Equal Opportunity Employers. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

National Institutes of Health | Department of Health and Human Services | USA.gov

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