Research Assistant (gap Year) - Genetics

fostonlab.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 the molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease using functional genomics, human genetics, and in vivo experimental systems

Job Summary

  • The Ushiki Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease using 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, and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Matching Summary

The Ushiki Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease using 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, paid time off

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 oral and written communication skills
  • ability to work independently
  • detail-oriented
  • scientific and critical thinking

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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