Job Description

Stanford's Department of Chemical and Systems Biology invites applicants for a full-time Research Scientist (1 year fixed-term) position to work on the regulation and function of RNA modifications in health and disease.

The responsibilities of the Research Scientist will include among others, molecular cloning, nucleic acid detection, highthroughput sequencing, RNA purification, protein expression and purification, genome engineering, cell culture, protocol optimization, novel assay development. The Research Scientist will be expected to:
* Attend and present at weekly lab meetings/journal club, participate in and/or present at departmental retreats and national/international scientific conferences.
* Participate in the training of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants as needed.
* Lead an independent project(s) and contribute to multiple projects as needed. Make scientific and written contributions that warrant first or co-authorship on manuscripts for publication.
* Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes; analyze and interpret research data.
* Assist with new research proposals and applications for funding and grants.
* Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams with collaborators
* Meet with principal investigator and discuss progress reports
* Stay on top of literature and current technology; propose new research directions based on new developments.

The expected pay range for this position is $74,000 to $85,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website () provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu . For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form .

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and academic staff. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.

REQUIRED:
*Ph.D. in Life Sciences or related field and at least 2 years of research experience post-PhD
*Strong background in RNA/nucleic acid biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, highthroughput sequencing, cell culture.
*Basic bioinformatics and/or programming skills in R, Python or other languages.
*Ability to work independently and under deadlines.
*Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately and thoroughly.
*Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a research team.
*Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
* Ability and desire to work in a respectful environment
* Strong communication skills

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 5574
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: R99
• Requisition ID: 103838
• Work Arrangement : On Site

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