Employment is with the Research Foundation of SUNY, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University at Albany.

Description of Duties:

This Senior Research Support Specialist duties will include, but not be limited to: working on the ENCODE project and be an RNA genomics researcher responsible for developing and utilizing the RIP-Chip technology, developing a Nanoimmuno-based wafer, training students and other technicians and screening Millipore Antibodies for use in RIP-Chip assays.  This person will oversee the running of the Tenenbaum lab and help with ordering supplies and consumables for the lab, shipping materials to collaborators and helping to manage the lab.  The candidate will also be expected to regularly review the scientific literature and write manuscripts and grants.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's degree in a science related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization; AND a minimum of two years of experience with molecular biology research; AND one year of Nanobioscience research experience.  Candidate must have firm knowledge of post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms, particularly RNA binding proteins, their recognition motifs and miRNA research; experience with DNA, RNA and RNA-binding proteins; experience with PCR, Western Blotting, and other general molecular biology techniques; general understanding of Microarray and sequencing technologies and genomics; basic knowledge of statistics; general aptitude for biology and natural sciences; must be able to effectively communicate orally and in written form; must have experience reading and writing scientific literature; candidates must be able to address in their applications there ability to work with culturally diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in a science related field

Notes:  Position contingent on the availability of funding. 

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a letter of application to:

Christy Spadaro
Search for Senior Research Support Specialist
257 Fuller Road
Albany, NY  12203
CNSEHR@uamail.albany.edu

Posting No: R09-26
Budget Title: Senior Research Support Specialist
Grade: E.79

The Research Foundation of SUNY, an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.