Postdoctoral Scientist- Bardwell Lab
Core
Investigate how RNA binding proteins and microproteins regulate RNA structure and protein homeostasis to understand neurodegenerative diseases using cell biology and structural biophysics.
Role type
Postdoctoral Scientist (Cell Biology/Structural Biophysics)
Builds
Research insights on RNA-protein interactions and non-canonical RNA structures (e.g., G4-quadruplexes) relevant to chromatin and amyloid formation.
Domain
Biomedical research, Neurodegenerative diseases, Structural biology
Deliverable
Research
Required skills
Molecular biology (cloning, PCR), Cell biology, NMR spectroscopy, High-resolution microscopy, Biochemistry, Scientific project management
Preferred skills
Experience with non-canonical RNA structures, Chromatin organization, Neurodegenerative disease models
Technologies
NMR, PCR, Cloning kits, Microscopy systems
Responsibilities
Design and execute independent research projects on RNA structure and protein interactions; Perform in vivo high-resolution microscopy and NMR spectroscopy; Apply molecular biology techniques including cloning and genotyping; Supervise undergraduate researchers; Document and present findings in publications.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow, Independent Researcher