NIH-funded Researcher/Scientist at SUNY Albany

Posted on March 4th,

Responsibilities:

State University of New York’s Department of Chemistry and RNA Institute seeks a postdoctoral researcher, Research Scientist, technician, or equivalent on the Albany Campus (SUNY Albany). The laboratory of Prof. Shenglong Zhang (https://www.albany.edu/chemistry/shenglong-zhang-lab) at SUNY Albany invites applications for development of next generation mass spectrometry-based RNA sequencing methods. This includes development of methods to directly sequence RNAs, to examine their associated modifications, and to explore the potential roles of RNA modifications, e.g., in COVID-19, cancer biology, and metabolic diseases. The candidate will join an NIH-funded interdisciplinary research project, and a team of scientist and engineers, e.g., from Columbia University and Cornell Medical School in NYC. The candidate will have ample opportunities to acquire and develop new skills, work closely in a supportive, highly collaborative, and energetic environment with the PIs and collaborators in both academia and industry, and communicate results to the scientific community through conference presentations, patents and peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D (or equivalent) with experiences in nucleic acid chemistry, RNA biology, or computational chemistry
  • Experiences in sequencing technique (NGS or Nanopore), liquid chromatography and mass spectrometric methods is strongly preferred.
  • Excel in communication and writing
  • Experience in data sciences, computer programming using Python/Java, and/or algorithmic development is a plus

Application information: The position is open immediately, although the start date is flexible

To apply, please send your 1) cover letter with your career interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) description of previous research and research accomplishments in a single pdf file, and 4) arrange three references to [email protected].