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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Biology & Therapeutics

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

#Chemical Biology #mRNA #Therapeutics #Biomedical Sciences #Pediatric Cancer #Nucleic Acid Synthesis #In Vitro Transcription #RNA Modifications

Quick overview

The role involves defining the functional consequences of site-specific RNA modifications using engineered in vitro transcription platforms. Responsibilities include solid-phase transcription, preparing regionally modified mRNAs, and characterizing modified transcripts.

Requirements summary

A background in RNA biochemistry or nucleic acid synthesis is preferred. The position is a postdoctoral research associate role, implying a PhD or equivalent postgraduate degree.

postgraduate degreeChemical BiologyIn Vitro TranscriptionRNA BiochemistryNucleic Acid SynthesisSolid-phase TranscriptionFunctional Characterization of Transcripts

Job description

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr.
Jordan Meier which aims to define the functional consequences of site-specific RNA modifications using engineered in vitro transcription platforms.
Work will involve solid-phase transcription, preparation of regionally modified mRNAs, and functional characterization of modified transcripts.
A background in RNA biochemistry or nucleic acid synthesis is preferred.
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Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood.
The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.
Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine.
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Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work,” and is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food and culture.
We are in pursuit of the brightest minds in biomedical sciences, individuals poised to contribute to our research progress.
Other than access to top-quality scientists and mentors, as a postdoctoral trainee at St.
Jude, you will have: A Blend of Academic Freedom and Industrial Efficiency: Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with cutting-edge technology, accelerates research productivity.
Customized Professional and Career Growth: Experience specifically designed programs to enhance professional growth and career readiness empowering postdocs for success beyond their training.
This includes access to grant writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, professional development allowance, and so much more.
Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary starting at $72,500 a year, comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent.
A Sense of Community: St.
Jude fosters a vibrant postdoc community that supports a well-balanced life.
A dynamic environment promotes connections and camaraderie among postdocs from all backgrounds.
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