Summary
Dr. Fazal is seeking a Research Associate to carry out routine laboratory procedures as directed. The Fazal lab is a laboratory focusing on systematically interrogating the subcellular transcriptomes of mammalian cells and characterizing the scope, regulation, and function of subcellular localization, particularly at the systems and organismal level. We use a variety of biochemical, biophysical, imaging, genomic and computational approaches to investigate the sequence-function relationship dictating RNA localization.
Recent relevant publications from the principal investigator include:
- Atlas of Subcellular RNA Localization Revealed by APEX-seq. Cell 2019
- RNA Structure Maps Across Mammalian Cellular Compartments. NSMB 2019
- RNA–GPS Predicts SARS-CoV-2 RNA Residency to Host Mitochondria and Nucleolus. Cell Systems 2020
- Subcellular Spatial Transcriptomes: Emerging Frontier for Understanding Gene Regulation. CSHL Symposia of Quantitative Biology 2019
Visit the BCM website (https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/furqan-fazal-72901) for more information about our lab.
Job Purpose
Performs complex research of an advanced nature under the general direction of the Principal Investigator. Typically requires a high-level of skills and expertise in the area of research specialty.
Job Duties
- Plans, directs and conducts RNA biology experiments.
- Train junior staff in the group.
- Maintains lab equipment and supplies inventory.
- Documents results and prepares them for presentation.
- Participates in the validations of new tests and applications associated with RNA biology experiments.
- Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
- Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
- Prepares buffers and reagents for laboratory operations.
- Manages cryotanks and refrigerators.
- Prepares figures for publications, conferences and grants.
- Manages transfers and activities in collaboration with other labs.
- Performs research experiments such as molecular cloning, RNA/DNA extraction and tissue culture.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Basic Science or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
- Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of lab experience.
- Experience with cloning and/or RNA biochemistry.
- Experience with computational analysis in R or python.
- Experience with imaging.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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