Staff Scientist, Epigenetics and Transcription

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

The Epigenetics & Stem Cell Biology Laboratory of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is recruiting a Staff Scientist for the Chromatin and Gene Expression Group under the leadership of Dr. Trevor Archer, Deputy Director and Distinguished Investigator. The Chromatin and Gene Expression Group uses molecular genetics, bioinformatics, cell culture, and animal models to investigate chromatin remodeling, transcription, and steroid hormone signaling in the contexts of human stem cells and cancer.

A Staff Scientist is a NIH employee generally appointed to a time-limited, renewable position to support the long-term research of a Principal Investigator. Staff Scientists do not receive independent resources but do work independently and have sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to the work of the laboratory. Staff Scientists should be capable of independently designing experiments and guiding research projects. The Staff Scientist in this position will also have responsibilities in supervising and mentoring postdoctoral trainees within the group.

The NIEHS has a robust Intramural Research Program that actively studies how the environment impacts human health. Faculty interests range from Epidemiology and Biostatistics to Epigenetics, Development, Signal Transduction, Neurobiology, and Immunity. The Intramural Research Program hosts several state-of-the-art core facilities that provide intramural scientists support in Epigenomics, Mass Spectrometry, Bioinformatics, Metabolomics, Microscopy, and Structural Biology (including CryoEM). The successful candidate will have access to all NIEHS support facilities.

We are seeking an experienced scientist with a proven track record in the fields of epigenetics and transcription, with a preference for established expertise with genomic technologies including single-cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and ATAC-seq. Excellent candidates will also have experience with bioinformatic analysis of these datasets. Laboratory experience with molecular biology and genomics techniques and an impressive publication record are required. Established experience with mentoring and team leadership, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills are highly preferred. Candidates must have an PhD or MD with 3+ years of postdoctoral experience in molecular genetics or a related field.

Interested candidates must submit materials as one combined PDF via email to Ms. Bonnie Earnhardt at [email protected] . All emails should include vacancy number NR139 in the subject line. A complete application includes:

• Curriculum Vitae: Include your full curriculum vitae and bibliography. Please include a description of mentoring and outreach activities, especially activities with women or other underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences
• Research Statement: You must include a two-page statement of research background and interests.
• DEIA Statement: Include a statement, not to exceed 1 page, which addresses your commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.

In addition, you must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to [email protected] . Letters should be on official letterhead, signed, and dated. Referees must include the applicant’s name and vacancy number NR139 in the email subject line.

Incomplete applications or paper applications will not be accepted.
Questions about this position can be forwarded to Dr. Guang Hu at [email protected] . Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2022. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Foreign Education:
Applicants who have completed part or all their education outside of the US must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on foreign education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website at http://www.naces.org/ . Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.