• Postdoctoral Associate

    The Research Foundation SUNY Downstate (Brooklyn, NY)


    Postdoctoral Associate

    ANNOUNCEMENT OF

    PROFESSIONAL

    VACANCY

    Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

    Department:

    Cell Biology

    Budget Title:

    Postdoctoral Associate

    Salary Range:

    (Based Upon Experience)$62,232.00 - $75,564.00

     

    Descriptive Title:Postdoctoral Associate

     

    Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week.

     

    Vacancy

     

    25-14

    Description of Duties:

    This is a grant funded position. -Purification of eukaryotic ribosomes, tRNA, native and recombinant translation factors and other ribosome-associated proteins. Design of vectors for transcription of defined mRNAs and for expression of recombinant proteins. -Assay the activities and interactions of individual components in in vitro reconstituted steps of translation and of eukaryotic ribosome-associated quality control processes. -Preparation of data for presentation and publication; reading relevant scientific literature.

    Qualifications:

    REQUIRED: 1. Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Molecular Biology or Molecular Biochemistry/Chemistry. 2. Practical research experience in (a) biochemistry (purification of native/recombinant proteins, structural and/or functional analysis of proteins & RNA-protein complexes and (b) molecular biology. 3. Seeking a candidate with the education, training and experimental ability to develop biochemical/molecular approaches to characterize stages in translation and ribosome-associated quality control processes. PREFERRED: Experience in using biochemical, molecular biological and structural approaches to investigating aspects of translation and of ribosome-associated quality control processes, including mRNA surveillance, ribosome recycling and degradation of aberrant translation products.

     

    Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction

     

    Additional Information:Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: [email protected]

     

    Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 07/27/25

     

    The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.