Recruitment/Posting Title Post-Doctoral Associate Department Waksman Inst of Microbiology Salary Annual Salary Posting Summary Responsible for setting up experimental systems to study type VI CRISPR-Cas defense mechanisms and analyzing collateral RNA damage using RNA-sequencing.

KEY DUTIES:
60 %         1.      Conduct research on RNA-targeting type VI CRISPR-Cas systems. 15 %         2.      Analyze research data and prepare manuscripts for publication. 15 %         3.      Mentor and train undergraduate students in the lab. 5%            4.      Prepare proposals for postdoctoral fellowships. 5 %           5.      Present research findings at local and international conferences.

LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING:
The postdoc will design and optimize experiments, particularly for Next Generation Sequencing workflows, including library preparation and Illumina sequencing. They will exercise independent judgment in data analysis, troubleshooting unexpected results, adjusting protocols, and ensuring high-quality data for publication.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 
The position involves complex experimental research on RNA-targeting CRISPR-Cas systems, requiring technical expertise and independent problem-solving. The scope includes the specific project, collaboration with other labs, mentoring undergraduates, and contributing to publications, conferences, and future grant proposals. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0997 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date