Neuroscience
Molecular Biology
Genomics / Computational Biology
(posted 2022/09/23)| Position ID: | Cornell-CALS Molecular Biology and Genetics-POSTDOC1EIRENE [#22937, WDR-00033610] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Genetics Neuroscience Molecular Biology Genomics / Computational Biology |
| Appl Deadline: | 2023/03/15 11:59PM (posted 2022/09/23) |
| Position Description: |
Academic Job Description College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cornell University Ithaca, NY POSITION: Postdoctoral Associate STARTING DATE: ASAP LOCATION: Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850 Position Function: This position requires a qualified scientist with skills in molecular biology, neurobiology, and genomics. The scientist will use these tools to study the function of chromatin regulation during brain development; an applied goal is to use these studies to characterize the function of human variants associated with autism that affect chromatin regulator genes. The scientist will be expected to generate genome-wide data on chromatin state and transcription factor binding, in isolated populations of cells or single-cell resolution. This position also requires data analysis and drafting manuscripts that describe and discuss the results. Anticipated Division of Time:
Requirements:
PhD in molecular biology, neuroscience, or genetics, and skills in genomics and computational biology is required. Supervision:
Dr. Eirene Markenscoff-Papadimitriou Supervision Exercised:
Dr. Markenscoff-Papadimitriou will be supervising the research. The postdoctoral associate will do some mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students assisting with the research project. Application: Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Research Background and Interests, and Contact Information for three people who can provide professional references. Additionally, a Statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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