POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

The Tootle Research Group in the Department of Biology at the University of Iowa is seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher in cellular and developmental biology to advance our understanding of how prostaglandins, a class of lipid signals, regulates actin - both within the cytoskeleton and in the nucleus - using Drosophila oogenesis as a model. The candidate will be responsible for the designing, generating, and interpreting experimental data, presenting their data at scientific meetings, drafting of manuscripts, and assisting in the daily operations of the laboratory. The researcher will also be highly encouraged to seek extramural and/or intramural funding to support their innovative research endeavors.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Drosophila stocks
• Conduct qualitative and advanced quantitative fluorescence microscopy analyses
• Extract and purify protein or protein assemblies for western blotting and proteomics
• Supervise and train junior lab members in cellular and developmental techniques
• Stay updated on relevant research through literature searches and field developments
• Prepare research materials for publications and presentations (internal and external) and present findings at scientific meetings
• Maintain detailed experimental records in a laboratory notebook
• Contribute to ongoing experiments by suggesting new approaches or amendments to protocols
• Collaborate with a team of researchers at the University of Iowa, across the United States, and internationally
• Perform other assigned lab duties

• Ph.D. in biology, molecular/cell/developmental biology, or related discipline

• Less than three years of postdoctoral experience
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior experience with Drosophila
• Demonstrated proficiency in confocal microscopy techniques with an emphasis on data analysis
• Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, basic protein biochemistry, and genetics

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