Job Description

Organization Overview


The Funabiki laboratory is interested in the mechanisms controlling the proper inheritance of chromosomes, the fundamental process for life. Errors in this process during cell reproduction could result in diseases, such as cancers. We recently discovered that CDCA7, whose mutation causes immunodeficiency-centromeric instability-facial anomalies (ICF) syndrome, acts as a novel sensor for hemi-methylated DNA, a specialized form of the epigenetic mark. Through dissecting the molecular functions of CDCA7 and other crucial regulators of chromosomes, the Funabiki lab combines molecular biology, biochemistry, mass spectrometry, light microscopy, and cryo-electron microscopy to understand how specific structural features and problems on chromosomes are sensed and dealt with to ensure accurate inheritance of chromosomes.
Overview

The Laboratory of Chromosome and Cell Biology seeks a motivated Research Assistant to join the team. The Research Assistant will assist with research on mitosis, chromosome biology, and cancer biology. The position will receive direct supervision by an assigned postdoctoral researcher on the specific research project and mentoring by a lab head.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry experiments.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and organizing of supplies and equipment.
• Liaise with vendors, university administration departments, and laboratory safety.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, with an educational emphasis in molecular biology.
• A minimum of 1 year of lab experience is required.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, proteins, and basic recombinant DNA techniques is essential.

Preferred:

• A minimum of 1 year of lab experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or cell biology.
• Experience in bioinformatics or coding.
• A two-year commitment is preferred.
• Candidates who are planning to apply to PhD or MD PhD programs are highly encouraged.

Women and members of underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min


USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Range: Max


USD $55,000.00/Yr.

About The Rockefeller University

The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics. The university's 72 laboratories conduct both clinical and basic research and study a diverse range of biological and biomedical problems with the mission of improving the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity.

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