Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Connecticut

JOB SUMMARY

Two postdoctoral positions are currently available in the lab of Dr. Jianzhong Yu at the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut. The lab uses a combination of genetic, cell biology, molecular and biochemical approaches with various model systems including Drosophila, mice, and cell cultures to decipher the molecular mechanisms underlying related human diseases. 

The focus of the positions is to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying organ size control and tumorigenesis, with specific emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms of the Hippo signaling pathway and mTOR/Insulin signaling pathway. The project will be focused on characterization of novel growth regulators identified through our recent large-scale genetic screens. 

More information on our research can be found at: https://pnb.uconn.edu/person/jianzhong-yu/ and https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_fVs16oAAAAJ&hl=en

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Designing and executing research experiments:

• Conduct studies of related literature and research to support the design of research projects;
• Conduct molecular bench work and cell culture work;
• Confocal/fluorescence microscopy analysis;

Data record and analysis:

• Report project progress and data analysis;
• Draft scientific manuscripts; 

Other duties:

• Supervise technicians, students, and undergraduates in the lab.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ph.D. related to biological or biomedical sciences 
• Research experience in the areas of biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology 
• Ability to do independent management of the project 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Exceptional research productivity 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with mouse work 
• Background with fly genetics 

APPOINTMENT TERMS

These positions are full-time, 12-month appointments.  The positions may be annually renewable based on performance, budget, and needs of the department and college.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate's compliance with the University's Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. 

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495513, and upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. 

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 4, 2021. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

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