Description
Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available at Stanford University Department of Genetics in the laboratory of Jin Billy Li (http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/gen...archer/Jin_Li/). We are interested in identifying and understanding RNA and DNA variations, by developing new genomic technologies. In particular, we will focus on RNA editing, an important regulatory mechanism that has been under-appreciated and under-explored. Current projects include, but are not limited to, (1) comprehensive identification of RNA editing sites, (2) quantitative measure of RNA editing level under physiological and pathological conditions, and (3) functional screens of newly identified RNA editing sites. We will primarily perform genomic assays with extensive use of next generation sequencing as a tool, followed by functional assays with cell biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience approaches. Experimental ("wet lab") and computational ("dry lab") components are interwined and synergized in the lab. One postdoctoral fellow will be mostly working on the experimental side, and the other computational, although knowledge of both sides is desired.
Qualification
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or a related field, and proven track records. S/he should be highly self-motivated, and have excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn. Some knowledge in next generation sequencing and/or computational data analysis is desired, but not required.
How to apply
Applicants should submit their CV and arrange three references to Dr. Jin Billy Li ([email protected]) with email subject “Postdoctoral application”.
Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available at Stanford University Department of Genetics in the laboratory of Jin Billy Li (http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/gen...archer/Jin_Li/). We are interested in identifying and understanding RNA and DNA variations, by developing new genomic technologies. In particular, we will focus on RNA editing, an important regulatory mechanism that has been under-appreciated and under-explored. Current projects include, but are not limited to, (1) comprehensive identification of RNA editing sites, (2) quantitative measure of RNA editing level under physiological and pathological conditions, and (3) functional screens of newly identified RNA editing sites. We will primarily perform genomic assays with extensive use of next generation sequencing as a tool, followed by functional assays with cell biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience approaches. Experimental ("wet lab") and computational ("dry lab") components are interwined and synergized in the lab. One postdoctoral fellow will be mostly working on the experimental side, and the other computational, although knowledge of both sides is desired.
Qualification
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, or a related field, and proven track records. S/he should be highly self-motivated, and have excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn. Some knowledge in next generation sequencing and/or computational data analysis is desired, but not required.
How to apply
Applicants should submit their CV and arrange three references to Dr. Jin Billy Li ([email protected]) with email subject “Postdoctoral application”.