Chromatin and Epigenetics in Normal Development and in Disease

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

The Molecular Pathology Section (MPS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking postdoctoral candidates with training/expertise in molecular biology, murine models, protein structural biology and cancer research.  In addition, practical research experiences with applications of high throughput genome-wide sequencing techniques to cell lines and transgenic mice are highly desirable.

We are looking for a motivated, talented, and dedicated scientist to join our research team. The fellow recruited for the position will work on chromatin biology projects related to two paralogous chromatin-binding factors: CTCF and BORIS, and their roles in normal biology and cancer.  The fellow recruited for the position will have opportunities to learn and practice multiple next-generation techniques for the research projects.  NIH offers competitive salary and comprehensive health insurance. 

The qualified candidate should have received a PhD degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion by the appointment start date (flexible) starting at the beginning of 2022 year. Degree must have been received within the past five years. Appointment is renewable up to 5+ years based on performance. 

Preferred skills:

• Most common methods in molecular cell chromatin and structural biology
• Applications of current bioinformatic algorithms in NG-Seq analyses
• Experience with basic bench techniques, including delivery vectors for CRISPR-assisted targeting and selectable protein expression
• Tissue culture skills including primary normal mouse and human cells
• Knowledge of such advanced Next-Gen Sequencing methods as ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, MNase-seq, etc.

Anticipated appointment start date is flexible. Interested applicants should submit a letter (email) of interest outlining experience and research goals, as well as a CV and the names of three references via [email protected] email to the MPS/LIG Chief. MPS has been recently relocated to a new Bldg.29B on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Additional information could be found at https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/victor-v-lobanenkov-phd .

This post will be available until November 18, 2021 or until filled.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

DHHS, NIH, NIAID are an equal opportunity employer.

Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.