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Postdoctoral Associate - Molecular Biology and Genetics

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:

Pay Range:

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• 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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Notice to Applicants:

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