Postdoctoral Fellow – Biochemist/Cell Biologist (O-Mannose & CMD)
The Opportunity: The Wells Lab, in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia, is seeking a motivated Biochemist/Cell Biologist to explore the O-Mannose pathway and its role in Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD). This position is part of a robust research program funded by the NIH, NSF (BioFoundry), and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. You will bridge glycobiology and functional genomics, focusing on how defective O-mannosylation leads to muscle and neural phenotypes in a highly collaborative, well-funded environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and execute high-throughput genetic screens to identify novel modifiers of O-mannosylation.
• Utilize CRISPR/Cas9 for cell line creation and genomic editing.
• Establish and characterize specialized muscle and neural cell lines (including iPSCs or primary cultures).
• Characterize disease mechanisms using advanced imaging and functional assays.
• Purify and characterize enzyme variants associated with CMD.
• Present and publish findings
• Grant writing
Ideal Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in high-throughput screening and cell line engineering.
• Strong background in characterizing muscle and/or neuronal development/signaling.
Note: The Wells Lab is committed to mentorship; references from former trainees are available upon request.
About the CCRC and the Wells Lab
The Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at UGA, located in Athens GA, is a world-renowned hub for glycoscience. Postdocs in the Wells Lab benefit from a multidisciplinary environment and a culture that values both rigorous science and professional development.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Lance Wells directly with a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references.
https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/477480
UGA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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