Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cytosolic Nucleic Acid Biology

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cytosolic Nucleic Acid Biology

Location
SFU Burnaby Campus, Burnaby BC, Canada

Salary
Between $50,000 – $60,000/yr plus benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications; will increase with fellowship awards.

Position Details
Full-time position for one year with the expectation of renewal based on satisfactory performance and continual funding. Starts as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and perform experimental studies using multiple types of immortalized human cell lines.
• Design and perform fixed and live-cell fluorescence microscopy studies, including confocal and high-content techniques, to study nucleic acid membrane escape.
• Collaborate with a cryo-electron microscopy core facility to collect and analyze electron microscopy data.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental results and reagents produced.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations to relay research findings to both internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
• Perform conventional tasks required for the successful completion of the above tasks (molecular biology, genetic manipulation, etc).
• Train and mentor undergraduate and graduate trainees assigned to assist in the tasks.
• Occasionally assist on other research projects in the laboratory.
• Apply for applicable research fellowship support.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or other related fields.
• Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and fluorescence microscopy.
• Demonstrated record of lead author peer-reviewed publications arising from doctoral or postdoctoral research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of critical and analytical ability.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot research projects.

Assets

• Expertise in genome stability, delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics, or innate immune signaling pathways.
• Experience with live-cell imaging, high content microscopy, and/or cryo-electron microscopy (training opportunities will be provided).
• Computational experience, especially associated with microscopy data processing.
• A strong track record of mentorship of junior colleagues.
• Teamwork and collegiality.

How to Apply
Submit the following documentation as a single PDF to dheva_setiaputra@sfu.ca and include “PDF in Cytosolic Nucleic Acid Biology” in the subject line:

• A cover letter describing your research interests and suitability to the position.
• An up-to-date CV.
• Contact information for three references.

Application Deadline
Applicants will be screened immediately and will continue until the position is filled.