Postdocs: Interested candidates should email: 

1 - A cover letter describing your research experience and interest in our lab. Please highlight any complementary skills you have. 

     Don't hesitate to be creative and propose potential projects you would like to do in our lab.
2- A detailed CV listing your technical skills, publications, and contact information for references. (References will be contacted later)

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

RNA/protein biochemistry, Nucleic acid chemistry, In vitro selection/Directed evolution of nucleic acids, X-ray crystallography, Bioinformatics with strong programming skills and experience in analyzing and manipulating NGS data.

You will get trained in various aspects of RNA science, get opportunities to mentor students, and get support for your career goals. Being part of a new lab, you will also get first-hand experience in setting up a research lab. The University of Notre Dame provides a close-knit, highly collaborative environment to expand your scientific horizons. You will also get access to the Chicagoland RNA Club community.

We expect that you will be passionate about your research and science in general. We appreciate a work ethic that is self-motivated and driven by curiosity. You should be able to learn new concepts/techniques as necessary and apply them with rigor. 

South Bend is a fast-growing and affordable city with easy access to shops, restaurants, entertainment, and lots of open space. Chicago is only 1.5 h away and easily accessible by train.

Students: Interested graduate students in the Chemistry and Biochemistry (https://chemistry.nd.edu/) or Biology (https://biology.nd.edu/) departments and those enrolled in the Biophysics (https://biophysics.nd.edu/) or IBMS (https://ibms.nd.edu/) programs are requested to get in touch for rotations. Please send an email or meet Saurja in his office.  No experience in RNA work is required - just bring the willingness to learn new things. 

Interested undergraduate students at the University of Notre Dame are requested to email Saurja or just drop by his office. No prior research experience is expected, but enthusiasm for science is a must. To make the most of this experience, make sure you can devote sufficient time to lab work during the semester and are able to do research full-time during the summer. We encourage you to apply for fellowships to support summer research.

Interested high school students are always welcome to be our colleagues. Please email Saurja to discuss your plans for research.