College of Arts and Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
POSITION: Postdoctoral Associate
STARTING DATE: October 1, 2021
LOCATION: Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
SUMMARY: This grant-supported postdoctoral position involves developing CRISPR-based genome editing.
CRISPR-based genome editing.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: - Candidates are expected to have published at least one first-authored paper in a reputable journal and hold a Ph.D. degree before arrival.
- Strong background and experiences in single particle cryo-EM (or X-ray crystallography), is capable of carrying out macromolecular structure determination independently.
- Strong background and experiences in biochemistry, preferably in nucleic acid biochemistry.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A NIH-funded postdoc position is available in Ailong Ke’s Lab at Cornell University, Ithaca, USA. The main theme of the lab is to understand the underlying mechanism of RNA-guided processes inside cell. Projects for postdoctoral training typically involve nucleic acid biochemistry, cryo-EM based structure determination, and further functional validation in vivo and in vitro.
Please visit our laboratory and departmental web sites for research and publication details (Molecular Cell Cell. 2019 Jun 6;74(5):936-950. Science. 2018 Jul 6;361(6397). Nature. 2017 Oct 5;550(7674):137-141. Cell.
2017 Jun 29;170(1):48-60. Nature. 2016 Feb 25;530(7591):499-503.). Jul 6;361(6397). Nature. 2017 Oct 5;550(7674):137-141. Oct 5;550(7674):137-141. Cell. 2017 Jun 29;170(1):48-60 2017 Jun 29;170(1):48-60. Nature. 2016 Feb 25;530(7591):499-503.). Feb 25;530(7591):499-503.).
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experiences in biochemistry and cryo-EM (or X-ray crystallography). There is routine access to 200 and 300 keV electron microscopes. The trainee will interact on a day-to-day basis with
peers in the areas of genome editing and single molecule biophysics. We aim to provide an interdisciplinary training environment to efficiently convert high-resolution mechanistic understandings to novel genome editing applications.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates are expected to have published at least one first-author paper in a reputable journal and hold a Ph.D. Please send your CV, list of publications, and referee
contact list to are expected to have published at least one first-author paper in a reputable journal and hold a Ph.D. Please send your CV, list of publications, and referee
contact list to ailong.ke@cornell.edu before July 31, 2021 for consideration.
SALARY: $ 53,760
SUPERVISION: Dr. Ailong Ke
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None Application Procedure:
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Diversity and Inclusion are a
part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and
educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native
Americans living on or near Indian reservations. |
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