Post Doctoral Research Associate
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Position Summary
The Wells Lab, in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia, is seeking a motivated Ph.D. Biochemist/Cell Biologist to explore the O‑Mannose pathway and its role in Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD). The position supports a robust program funded by NIH, NSF, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation, focusing on how defective O‑mannosylation leads to muscle and neural phenotypes in a highly collaborative, well‑funded environment.
Responsibilities
Design and execute high-throughput genetic screens to identify novel modifiers of O‑mannosylation.
Utilize CRISPR/Cas9 for cell line creation and genomic editing, including establishing and characterizing muscle and neural cell lines (including iPSCs).
Characterize disease mechanisms using advanced imaging and functional assays.
Purify and characterize enzyme variants associated with CMD.
Present and publish findings.
Conduct grant writing.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in high-throughput screening and cell line engineering.
Strong background in characterizing muscle and/or neuronal development/signaling.
Physical Demands
Normal lab activity.
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.
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The Wells Lab, in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia, is seeking a motivated Ph.D. Biochemist/Cell Biologist to explore the O‑Mannose pathway and its role in Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD). The position supports a robust program funded by NIH, NSF, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation, focusing on how defective O‑mannosylation leads to muscle and neural phenotypes in a highly collaborative, well‑funded environment.
Responsibilities
Design and execute high-throughput genetic screens to identify novel modifiers of O‑mannosylation.
Utilize CRISPR/Cas9 for cell line creation and genomic editing, including establishing and characterizing muscle and neural cell lines (including iPSCs).
Characterize disease mechanisms using advanced imaging and functional assays.
Purify and characterize enzyme variants associated with CMD.
Present and publish findings.
Conduct grant writing.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in high-throughput screening and cell line engineering.
Strong background in characterizing muscle and/or neuronal development/signaling.
Physical Demands
Normal lab activity.
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.
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