Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience Multi-Modal Genomics

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience, genomics, cell biology or related field (PhD students in the last year of their thesis work, are eligible to apply).
• A strong independent thinker with a focus on discovery and problem-solving, and a passion for fundamental exploratory research and boundless curiosity.
• Hands-on experience in functional genomics (Perturb-seq or pooled CRISPR screening, capsid library evolution), genomics (eg.,10x single cell genomics, ChIP-seq, bulk RNA-seq), spatial transcriptomics, high content screening. Data science would be advantageous, but not mandatory.
• Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents, grants).
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills for conducting research of the highest quality and a keen learner’s attitude.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter by April 1 for consideration.

Please make sure to discuss in the cover letter how this training program will help you fulfill your career goals. #pdx #LI

The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $75,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards (link is external)

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