Positions in yeast labs

Postdoctoral Fellow - Garcia Lab at the University of Oregon (posted 26 April 2019)

Department Description: The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a research institute that has 18 labs and approximately 150 employees, including 45 graduate students who train in our labs. We have an administrative structure, which includes accounting, purchasing, personnel, PI support, building management, and three service centers, including genomics and cell characterization, and imaging.

Position Overview: The Postdoctoral Fellow will carry out studies of eukaryotic epigenetic regulation using mostly genetic, biochemical, and cell biological techniques in yeast and/or mammalian cells. The purpose is to make high-impact discoveries in the field of epigenetics. In particular, work will involve study of prion proteins (non-toxic) and their impact on RNA regulation, as well as how stress affects epigenetic mechanisms in cells. More info is available at garcialab.org.

How to apply: Please email Dr. Garcia. Include your CV (which includes three professional references) and a brief statement about your research interests (1/2 to 1 page).

Research Assistant/Lab Manager- Garcia Lab at the University of Oregon (posted 25 April 2019)

Department Description: The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) is a research institute that reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation. We have 18 labs and approximately 150 employees, including 45 graduate students who train in our labs. We have an administrative structure, which includes accounting, purchasing, personnel, PI support, building management, and three service centers.

Position Overview: This Research Assistant position will involve a mix of laboratory maintenance duties as well as studies of eukaryotic epigenetic regulation using mostly genetic, biochemical, and cell biological techniques. The purpose of this position is to support the efforts of the Garcia lab as well as independently (under the direction of Dr. Garcia) make high-impact discoveries in the field of epigenetics. In particular, work will involve study of prion proteins (non-toxic) and their impact on RNA regulation, as well as how stress affects epigenetic mechanisms in cells.

The essential responsibilities will be to help maintain the functions of the Garcia lab while also designing and conducting experiments, interpreting data, and training other researchers in the laboratory and maintaining laboratory equipment.

See the full job description HERE

How to apply: Please access the University of Oregon Careers website to read the full job posting: http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/523838/research-assistantlab-manager. Along with your online application (which includes three professional references), please upload a cover letter and CV/resume.

Research Associate – Fermentation at Nucelis (posted 16 January 2019)

Description: Nucelis is focused on delivering naturally sourced and sustainable solutions to the personal care, nutrition and flavor and fragrance markets. Nucelis’ business model is to work with partners to apply our Rapid Trait Development System RTDS™ a suite of proprietary, non-GMO precision gene editing technologies, coupled with extensive fermentation and downstream process development expertise to improve the economics of manufacture of microbial fermentation products.

Position Overview: Nucelis Inc. is looking for an experienced Fermentation Research Associate to join our fermentation process development team. This person will play a hands-on roll among operating our lab and pilot scale fermentations, collecting and processing samples, operating analytical equipment, preparing fermentation experiment documents, and participating in data analysis and process development/improvement discussions. The job will also include some general lab duties such as stocking/ ordering supplies, washing glassware and media preparation.

How to apply: Please check the website (https://www.nucelis.com/join-our-team.php) for the details.

Senior Research Specialist or Scientist – Strain Development (1 position) at Nucelis (posted 16 January 2019)

Nucelis is a trait development company in San Diego, CA, focused on the construction of commercially useful strains of microorganisms is looking for a Senior Research Specialist or Scientist to assist the R&D team to develop microbial hosts for the production of metabolites.

How to apply: Please check the website (https://www.nucelis.com/join-our-team.php) for the details.

Systems Chemical Biologist at Yumanity Therapeutics (posted 7 December 2018)

Description: Yumanity Therapeutics (http://www.yumanity.com/) is transforming drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases caused by protein misfolding. Even though an estimated 50 million people worldwide suffer from diseases affecting the brain and central nervous system, there are no approved disease-modifying therapies or cures. Yumanity is working to identify and develop new, disease-modifying therapies that address illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The company’s approach concentrates on correcting the cellular pathologies driven by misfolded proteins, the altered biology or phenotypes driving these diseases.

Position Overview: The systems chemical biologist will work as an integral part of the target identification team, which uses large-scale forward and reverse genetic approaches to reveal the cellular targets of compounds discovered from phenotypic screens. The position reports to the target identification team lead, and will interact across all Yumanity’s core platforms, including chemistry, yeast screening, and mammalian validation. The successful candidate will become a key individual contributor in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment. They will demonstrate a respect for others and be highly effective in a team.

For more information on this position, please visit the Yumanity careers page (http://www.yumanity.com/careers/). If you would like to apply, please submit your CV with the "Systems Chemical Biologist" in the subject line to careers@yumanity.com.