RESEARCH FELLOW

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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. Jay Brito Querido in the
Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School.

The lab investigates the regulation of mRNA translation initiation and its implications for human
health and disease, with a particular focus on repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation.
Using cryo-electron microscopy and biochemical approaches, our goal is to elucidate the
molecular mechanisms underlying RAN translation and its contribution to neurodegeneration.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

The primary responsibility is to conduct research to advance the understanding of the role of RNA helicases in the regulation of mRNA translation. The successful candidate will develop and apply different techniques, including single-particle cryo-electron microscopy, to study translational regulation. This position will have access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Life Sciences Institute and in the Department of Biological Chemistry.
In addition, this position will contribute to laboratory seminars and discussions, allowing the candidate to impact the direction of their research project and other projects within the research group. Assist in training of lab members. Contribute to preparing research for publication and ensure that the research is performed according to the best practice in compliance with the University of Michigan and funding agency's guidelines.  

PhD in biological sciences or related field with at least 2-3 years of laboratory research experience. The ability to work productively in a team environment and work with limited supervision to identify a broad range of techniques to achieve the project's primary goal. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, able to multi-task efficiently, work independently and be committed to research. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Experience in RNA biology, helicases, structural biology, and neurology is an advantage.   

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