What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Research Fellow - (2956287) position at North Dakota State University?
Position Information
Description & Details : The postdoctoral position will conduct research on the role of phase separation in cancer progression, focusing on the protein characteristics that drive biomolecular condensate formation and their implications in various cancers, under the supervision of Dr. Chandra. The project aims to characterize the phase separation properties of key transcription factors in pancreatic cancer using advanced live-cell imaging and biochemical approaches. Under the guidance of Dr. Chandra, the successful candidate will generate and validate GFP-tagged constructs, perform high-resolution microscopy to study protein dynamics in various pancreatic cancer cell lines, and employ quantitative analysis to understand condensate formation and its relationship to gene regulation. This innovative research bridges the gap between phase separation biology and Pancreatic cancer progression, with potential implications for therapeutic development. The position offers opportunities for independent research development, manuscript preparation, and grant writing.
Work Schedule : 40 hours
Advertised Salary : $45,000
Minimum Qualifications : Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering or related fields with demonstrated research experience in protein biochemistry and cell biology. The candidate should have at least 1-2 first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and experience with molecular biology techniques, fluorescence microscopy, and cell culture.
Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree with Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field
Core Competencies :
- Technical Skills :
- Expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and microscopy
- Strong proficiency in data analysis and experimental design
- Experience with cell culture and protein characterization techniques
- Research & Scientific Skills :
- Demonstrated scientific writing and presentation abilities
- Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience in manuscript preparation and grant writing
- Professional & Interpersonal Skills :
- Proven ability to mentor students and work collaboratively
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Initiative in developing independent research directions
- Strong attention to detail and laboratory safety practices
Applicant Materials Required :
NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits :
About Us :
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO / AA Statement :
Diversity Statement :
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran’s Preference Notice :
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
Salary : $45,000
