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Post Doctoral Associate
Job Number: 2015-25672Category: Post Doc
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: SCHOOL
Department: School - Gene Therapy Center - W405200
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 86
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Aug. 23, 2015
Overview:
Postdoctoral Position
We are seeking a talented, motivated postdoc to join the laboratory of Dr. Christian Mueller in the Gene Therapy Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Responsibilities:
The candidate will be working on rAAV based RNAi therapeutics and genome editing, and will focus on using rAAV to induce epigenetic gene silencing, and/or gene edting of toxic gain of function genetic disorders in the liver and brain.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in biomedical sciences with a strong background in molecular biology. Experience in neuroscience or with CRISPR/Cas9 is necessary for applying; experience with next generation sequencing is also highly encouraged. Ability to work independently, be highly organized and have strong writing, verbal and interpersonal skills is required.
An attractive salary and benefits package is available based upon relative working experience.
Additional Information:
To apply, send letter, CV and names and contact information of three references to: Chris.mueller@umassmed.edu,
Chris Mueller, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School
