K231301
Mentor: Dr. Rafael Contreras, Department of Genetics
GENETICS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW- Conteras Lab
Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Contreras-Galindo Laboratory. This role will perform an important contribution of investigating the function of repetitive areas of the human genome. The group has a special interest in molecular biology, cytogenetics and genomics of centromeres and telomeres. Special preference will be experience with culture of stem cells and development of organoids.
Centromeres and Telomeres are structural units responsible for the correct segregation of chromosomes during cell division. Destabilization of centromere function results in chromosomal missegregation and instability, hallmarks of fibrosis, cancers, and birth defects.
Our laboratory is investigating the function of centromere and telomere sequences, the epigenetic interactions of chromatin factors, and the role these elements play in chromosome segregation and genome instability and the development of in non-disjunction disorders, cancers, and fibrosis.
Duties/Responsibilities As a member of our group, the candidate would be expected to be a leader, both intellectually and in the lab. The candidate would be expected to work on multiple aspects of one or more projects at any one time. This will include, but is not limited to, experimental design, implementation, and data collection as well as the analysis, dissemination of research data, manuscript publication, and grant writing. The individual would be expected to work independently but also to frequently collaborate with other lab members as well as scientists at other institutions. As an integral part of our research team, the candidate would be expected to help us to always maintain a safe and professional work environment, and to actively participate in regular group meetings. Please email
General Responsibilities
· To employ a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in a particular field of specialization.
· To plan, design and conduct research and present findings.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Designs and conducts experiments.
2. Collects and analyzes data and disseminate results in accordance with the research goals of the lab.
3. Writes manuscripts and grants.
4. Assists with training other lab members in specialized techniques and with the development and implementation of experiments.
5. Preforms lab maintenance and organization, including equipment maintenance and general lab cleanup.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range NIH Salary Range
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, D.V.M. or M.D. degree in a related field and four (2) years of related experience
- Work with stem cells
- Development of organoids
Preferences
· Prior laboratory experience
· Molecule biology
· Cytogenetic Analysis
· Genome Editing methodologies
About our Postdoc Office
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
For more information on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at UAB, visit the UAB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion opens a new website, call (205) 934-8762, or contact the office at 701 20th Street South, AB 336, Birmingham, AL 35294-0103.
