Path 1 Kawader Research Assistant -Population epigenomics in the Division of Science Biology
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Job Summary
The Cornille laboratory in the Division of Scienceat New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate. The successful applicant will conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants. The main foci of these analyses will be
- The identification of genes and epigenomic features that have evolved adaptively or play in the response to stress
- The evolution of transposable elements in a population (epi)genomics context.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop an autonomous research project related to the labs interests in evolutionary genomics. Motivated applicants with a strong background in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics and an interest in leading crossdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.
This position is supervised by Dr. Amandine Cornille
Successful candidates must hold a Bachelors or Masters Degree In Biology. Significant experience in one or more of the following is strongly desired:
- Population genomic and epigenomics
- Conduct a set of techniques in molecular biology by adapting the experimental conditions (apply health and safety rules extract and sequence DNA and RNA).
- Run statistical and bioinformatic analyses.
- Transposable Elements Biology
- Excellent communication skills in English
- The ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and scientific creativity are essential
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
