Texas A&M University is looking to investigate RNA–protein interactions in living cells by developing and applying new methods, focusing on understanding how RNA structure and dynamics regulate protein recognition.
Requirements
- Demonstrated research experience in RNA biology, protein–nucleic acid interactions, or related molecular/cellular biology topics.
- Expertise in chemical biology approaches, RNA structure probing, or next-generation sequencing library preparation.
- Familiarity with computational tools for analyzing sequencing data (e.g., Python, R, or bioinformatics pipelines).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and perform molecular biology experiments to study RNA–protein interactions in living cells using techniques such as chemical biology and sequencing.
- Troubleshoot and refine experimental workflows to enhance reproducibility and improve data quality.
- Process and analyze high-throughput sequencing data using the lab’s DMS-MaPseq pipeline, while developing computational workflows for RNA structure and RNA–protein interaction studies.
- Ensure reproducibility by maintaining accurate documentation of all data analysis procedures.
- Provide guidance and training to graduate and undergraduate students in experimental design, laboratory techniques, and data interpretation.
- Support manuscript and grant development by contributing experimental results and written input.
- Communicate research progress and findings through weekly group meetings, departmental seminars, workshops, and national/international conferences.
Other
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, or a closely related field (completed or expected prior to start date).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
