Research Associate University of Maryland, Baltimore

The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate. Under the direction of Dr. J-Y Wang, the main research interest will investigate the role of post-transcriptional gene regulation in maintaining gut mucosa integrity under various surgical stresses. Interested candidates should email CV and a list of two professional references to Dr. Xiao at ... .

Successful candidate should be able to:

• Work on the given project independently, including scientific design and data analysis
• Assist with other projects and collaboratively work as a team
• Be involved in the teaching and training of student and junior researchers
• Have a plan for grant preparation and academic advancing

• Candidates must have a PhD
• Previous lab experience and publications in studying human gastrointestinal diseases and mouse surgical models
• Necessary molecular biology and skills in studying gene regulation, non-coding RNAs (circular RNAs), flow cytometry, intestinal organoids culture and immunohistology