Post Doctoral Associate

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $75,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Ph.d. in cellular or molecular biology
Experience with cloning and expression systems
Functional assays expertise
The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on a cell-based artificial nose (e-nose) with applications in medical diagnostics and public safety

Job Summary

  • The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on a cell-based artificial nose (e-nose) with applications in medical diagnostics and public safety.
  • The position involves optimizing methods of inserting genes for olfactory receptors into cell lines and characterizing odor responses using advanced imaging techniques.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to work internationally at the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences in Japan while contributing to research study design and scientific publications.

Matching Summary

The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on a cell-based artificial nose (e-nose) with applications in medical diagnostics and public safety.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $90,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in cellular or molecular biology
  • Experience with cloning and expression systems
  • Functional assays expertise
  • CRISPR gene editing experience
  • Imaging techniques for odor characterization

Nice-to-have

  • Machine learning for odorant signatures
  • International collaboration experience
  • Scientific manuscript writing
  • Intellectual property application experience

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in cellular and/or molecular biology
  • Background in modern molecular biology techniques
  • Experience with CRISPR and functional assays

Work Rights

Not specified

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