Yale Postdoctoral Position: The YMSM and Comparative Medicine Department at Yale University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a research position. This opportunity is available at the Yale Center for Molecular and Systems Metabolism, focusing on the study of hematopoiesis and metabolic diseases, particularly type 1 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology, immunology, and biomedical sciences, with a recent PhD and a keen interest in applying single-cell multi-omics and statistical bioinformatics in conjunction with mouse models. This position offers the chance to develop an independent research program and receive excellent mentoring and guidance.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Hematopoiesis, Metabolic Diseases
Location: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Eligibility/Qualification: To be eligible for this Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with basic molecular biology and immunology techniques, including recombinant DNA techniques, RNA isolation, RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence microscopy.
- Proficiency in mammalian cell culture and lentiviral transduction, or a willingness to learn.
- Experience with mouse work and a willingness to work with mice.
- Knowledge of NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) and single-cell sequencing technologies, as well as familiarity with diverse biostatistics and data analysis software packages, such as R.
- Successful candidates will assume an increasing trajectory of project responsibilities in preparation for an independent research career, including literature review, data tracking, documentation, analysis, summarization, presentation of experiment results, and manuscript preparation.
- Biosafety Levels 1-3 experience or a willingness to work in these environments is desirable.
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing basic molecular biology and immunology techniques.
- Proficient mammalian cell culture and lentiviral transduction.
- Working with mice and performing mouse-related tasks.
- Knowledge of NGS and single-cell sequencing technologies.
- Taking on increasing project responsibilities to prepare for an independent research career.
How to Apply: Qualified candidates interested in applying should email their CV and a cover letter outlining their research and career goals to David Alagpulinsa at david.alagoutnsa@yale.edu.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications promptly.
