Research Assistant (gap Year) - Genetics

cre2.wustl.edu

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $16.92 - $26.44 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation
Noncoding genetic variation
Functional genomics
The Ushiki Lab investigates molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease, integrating functional genomics, human genetics, and in vivo experimental systems

Job Summary

  • The Ushiki Lab investigates molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease, integrating functional genomics, human genetics, and in vivo experimental systems.
  • This position will contribute to projects investigating the relationship between enhancer function and transcriptional elongation, termination, and RNA processing/splicing, gaining experience in experimental design, execution, data analysis, and presentation.
  • Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, Metro transit U-Pass, a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The Ushiki Lab investigates molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease, integrating functional genomics, human genetics, and in vivo experimental systems.

Salary

Base: $16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, tuition benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation
  • noncoding genetic variation
  • functional genomics
  • human genetics
  • in vivo experimental systems
  • Massively Parallel Reporter Assays (MPRAs)

Nice-to-have

  • strong scientific and critical thinking skills
  • ability to work independently
  • strong oral and written communication skills
  • detail-oriented
  • mentorship for career goals

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Basic wet lab skills
  • Basic molecular biology lab experience
  • Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Work Rights

Not specified

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