Postdoctoral Associate: Polyploidy - Roeder Lab, Weill Institute (Research & Innovation)

• hold a recent Ph.D. in biology, plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, bioengineering, or a related field with previous laboratory research experience (academic or industry) by the appointment start date;
• be well-versed in RNA-seq and proteomics - used to determine how gene expression and proteins change in polyploid organisms in response to stress;
• have experience with confocal imaging - used to determine how cell growth rates and sizes are altered by polyploidy in response to stress;
• be able to collaborate with teams working on other organisms (yeast, Drosophila, duckweed, Chlamydomonas, and Arabidopsis) and modelers - to ensure that data is comparable and integrated across organisms.

• A cover letter briefly describing your past research experience and accomplishments and why you are interested in joining our research group. Please also include your anticipated timeline for completing your Ph.D., if relevant, and your earliest preferred start date.
• Complete CV with publications
• Contact information for 3 references

Deadline and More Information
Application review will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with benefits. The initial appointment period will be one year with the potential for renewal.

About Us
At the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, researchers push the frontiers of biology by decoding how cells function at the molecular level, revealing mechanisms of health and disease, and devising innovative approaches to transform our understanding of life's fundamental processes. The Institute thrives as an interdisciplinary hub of life science research at Cornell. Behind every breakthrough is a dedicated community of scientists, support staff, and students asking bold questions, undertaking cutting-edge research, and transferring ideas and technology - to advance knowledge and improve the human condition.

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

• Unique applicable skills.

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