Employment Opportunities in The RNA Institute

The RNA Institute is located at the State University of New York in Albany, the State Capital.  Centrally located between the Catskill and the Adirondack parks, the region provides abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, and is also close to the metropolitan centers of New York City, Boston and Montreal.

Competitive salary, start-up package, and research space for faculty positions in the newly constructed RNA Institute (http://www.albany.edu/rna), with access to state-of-the-art facilities housed in the Life Sciences Research Building (http://www.albany.edu/lifesciences).

Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

The Institute creates an outstanding environment for research collaborations bringing together ~50 investigators from the University’s College of Arts & Sciences, College Nanoscale Science and Engineering, School of Public Health, and regional institutions including the Wadsworth Center NYSDOH, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Albany Medical College

The University at Albany is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.

Tenure Track “Open Rank” Faculty Positions in RNA Science & Technology

Scientific Staff at The RNA Institute

Administrative Staff Positions at The RNA Institute

Postdoctoral Positions:

Tenure Track “Open Rank” Faculty Positions in RNA Science & Technology:

Computational Chemistry/Bioinformatician, conducting research on RNA and its structure, function, and dynamics of RNA and its functional complexes through both computational and wet-lab approaches.. To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply online go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34150

Crystallographer, conducting research on RNA and its functional complexes with nucleic acids, proteins, small molecules, etc.  To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply online go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34153

Scientific Staff Positions at The RNA Institute:

Lab Manager – Advanced Computational Facility, The RNA Institute: Supervise a HPC facility and provide team leadership to conduct and support research on RNA structure/function relationships for corporate partnerships, affiliated researchers, and collaborators with computational methods and analysis as a key part of the scientific discovery process.  Successful applicants will learn and adapt technologies, provide analysis, integrate, innovate and deliver results supporting human disease research. To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply online go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34949

Lab Manager – Advanced Instrumentation Facility, The RNA Institute: Supervise the use and support of high end instrumentation for research on RNA and its interaction with other RNA, protein and small molecules.  Provide team leadership in a collaborative environment to support corporate partnerships, affiliated researchers, and collaborators with high end instrumentation, methods, and analysis as a key part of the scientific discovery process.  Successful applicants will learn and adapt technologies, provide analysis, integrate, innovate and deliver results supporting human disease research. To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply online go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34918

Assistant Lab Manager – Advanced Instrumentation Facility, The RNA Institute: assist with oversight and management of all aspects of the shared Advanced Instrumentation Facility and the Radiochemical Facility and maintain lab infrastructure related to the operation of a RNA specialized lab and making the lab as usable and flexible as possible. To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply online go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34948

Administrative Positions at The RNA Institute:

Grant Program Manager, The RNA Institute: responsible for managing all aspects of Institute funded programs (Student Venture Fund (SVF) Program, Interdisciplinary Pilot Research Program (IPRP), and Travel Award Program) and developing and implementing marketing and communication plan.  To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply online go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34957

Staff Assistant, The RNA Institute: support the daily administrative, marketing, promotion, and communication needs of the Institute office, including accounting, purchasing and inventory control.  To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply online go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34955

Postdoctoral Positions (4), The RNA Institute: Biochemistry/Cell & Molecular Biology

Four post-doctoral associate positions are available within Within various research projects and collaborations (academic and corporate) conducting research on RNA, RNA interactions, and RNA imaging. Supervise use and support users of instrumentation. To view the vacancy announcement in its entirety and to apply on-line go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=34893.

Post-doctoral positions (2), Belfort Lab: Self-splicing introns and inteins

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Belfort lab to study both self-splicing introns and inteins. The group investigates both the dynamics of retrotransposon-like group II introns and their evolutionary relationship to spliceosomal introns and the structure, function, evolution and application of the protein-splicing inteins.  The successful applicants will use genetic, biochemical, structural and high-throughput genomic techniques in bacteria and yeast.  We will build on our discoveries [Coros et al. Mol Cell (2009) 34, 250-256; Chalamcharla, et al. Genes Dev. (2010) 24, 827-836; Callahan et al, Nature Struc. and Mol Biol. (2011) 18, 630-633]to explore the lifestyle, host inter-dependence and evolution of these self-splicing, RNA and protein elements. 

Candidates should have a Ph.D in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.  Experience with bacterial and yeast genetics, structure and computation are preferred, but not essential.

The laboratory is in an interdisciplinary Life Sciences Research Building and is affiliated with The RNA Institute.  UAlbany is located in Albany, NY, which has a vibrant scientific and cultural community, situated a few hours by car or train from New York City, Boston and Montreal.  Surrounded by rivers, lakes and mountains, Albany is an ideal location for outdoor activities year round.

To apply, submit a CV, a statement of research interests and career goals, and the names of 3 references to Rebecca McCarthy <rmccarthy3@albany.edu>.  These are NIH-funded positions administered by the Research Foundation. an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Postdoctoral Positions (3), Fabris Lab: Biochemical studies of RNA/RNA, RNA/protein, and RNA/small molecule interactions in viral and bacterial systems; Mass Spectroscopy Techniques

Three post-doctoral associate positions are open in Fabris Lab within The RNA Institute of the University at Albany. Research areas include biochemical studies of RNA/RNA, RNA/protein, and RNA/small molecule interactions in viral and bacterial systems involved in infectious diseases, with strong emphasis on the development of mass spectrometry-based technologies. Duties will include conducting an independent project and participating in collaborative projects with other members of the lab and external collaborators.
Requirements:
Applicants should have a Ph.D degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry or biology or related fields with demonstrated experience in any of the following areas:
a) molecular biology/biochemistry with experience in RNA and protein expression;
b) mass spectrometry and hyphenated separation techniques;
c) structural biology with experience in restrained molecular dynamics calculations.

All positions are available immediately. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Medical benefits are provided in addition to salary. Appointments are for one year, renewable for a second and third year dependent on successful scientific progress, publications and availability of funding. Applicants are expected to seek and apply for federal and private agency postdoctoral fellowships. The successful applicants will have the experience cited above and be expected to use that knowledge to help and supervise a culturally diverse research group of graduate and undergraduates students.
Additional Information:
A review of applications will start on August 17, 2010 and the search will remain open until all positions are filled.
 
Applicants should email application directly to fabris@albany.edu.

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Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

  • Resume/CV
  • statement of research experience and interest
  • three references letters.

Postdoctoral Positions (3), Agris Lab: RNA Structure/Function Relationships and Control of Gene Expression

Three post-doctoral associate positions are available in the Agris Lab within The RNA Institute. Research areas include studies of RNA/RNA and RNA/protein interaction in control of gene expression, and their involvement in human infectious diseases, HIV and MRSA. Applicants should have a Ph.D degree in either: a) biochemistry/chemistry with the theoretical background and experience in operating modern high field NMR instruments and restrained molecular dynamics calculations for determining bio-macromolecular structure, or b) molecular biology/biochemistry with experience in RNA’s control of gene expression. All three positions are available in the Spring of 2010.

Competitive salary for a first time postdoctoral position is dependent on the Ph.D. experience. Medical benefits are provided in addition to salary. Appointments are for one year, renewable for a second and third year dependent on successful scientific progress, publications and availability of funding. Applicants are expected to seek and apply for federal and private agency postdoctoral fellowships. The successful applicants will have the experience cited above and be expected to use that knowledge to help and supervise a culturally diverse research group of graduate and undergraduates students. Applicants must respond with detailed curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and interest, and three reference letters from their immediate supervisor, and others aware of their research capabilities. Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=16223

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