Postdoctoral Associate

CALS Molecular Biology and Genetics, United States

Updated: 8 months ago
Location: New York City, NEW YORK
Deadline: 31 Oct 2023
Position ID:Cornell -CALS Molecular Biology and Genetics -POSTDOC1EIRENE [#22937, WDR-00033610]
Position Title: 
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map ]
Subject Areas: Genomics / Computational Biology
Molecular Biology
Genetics
Neuroscience
Appl Deadline:2023/10/31 11:59PM (posted 2022/09/23)
Position Description:  Apply    

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:
  • 80% The postdoctoral associate will dedicate most of his/her/their time conducting laboratory research and data analysis; specifically with the goal of understanding the function of chromatin regulator proteins implicated in autism risk during brain development 
  • 10% Writing research papers and progress reports

  • 5% Assist with writing new grant applications 

  • 5% Professional Development 

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 . All components of the application must be submitted through this application portal: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22937 . 
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Pay Ranges:

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  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


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