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We appreciate your interest in joining the Zhang Lab. Potential projects for new lab members include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Methodological development for the direct sequencing of RNAs and their modifications.
  • Development of facile and robust strategies for the synthetic preparation of non-canonical ribonucleosides and their incorporations into RNA.
  • Probing the breadth of regulatory roles of RNA modifications in gene expression.
  • Systems-level mapping of the roles of RNA modifications, and the modifications’ interactions with other cellular components, into a holistic regulatory network.

NIH-Funded Postdoc Position Available Immediately

Summary:

State University of New York’s Department of Chemistry and RNA Institute seeks a Research Scientist, technician, or equivalent on the Albany Campus (SUNY Albany). The laboratory of Prof. Shenglong Zhang (http://rnamodifications.org) at SUNY Albany invites applications for development of next generation mass spectrometry-based RNA sequencing methods. This includes development of methods to directly sequence RNAs, to examine their associated modifications, and to explore the potential roles of RNA modifications, e.g., in COVID-19, cancer biology, and metabolic diseases. The candidate will work for an NIH-funded interdisciplinary research project, and this position is renewable annually contingent upon the continuous NIH support to the project. Candidates will have ample opportunities to acquire and develop new skills, work closely in a supportive, highly collaborative, and energetic environment with the PIs and collaborators in Columbia University and DirectSeq Biosciences, Inc., and communicate results to the scientific community through conference presentations, patents and peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications:

 A Ph.D (or equivalent), with strong backgrounds in nucleic acid chemistry and RNA biology
 Knowledge in sequencing technique, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometric methods is strongly preferred.
 Experience in computer programming using Python/Java, and/or algorithmic development is a plus

Application information: The position is open immediately although the start date is flexible.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a description of previous research, research accomplishments, career interests, and three references to Dr. Zhang. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

We are located in the 1st floor of Life Sciences Building, University at Albany, SUNY.

Shenglong Zhang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
The RNA Institute
University at Albany, SUNY

Life Sciences 1003D
1400 Washington Ave,
Albany, NY, 12222

Email: szhang45@albany.edu

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