Job Information
New York Medical College Post Doctoral Fellow in Valhalla, New York
Overview
NYMC seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The position will be in the Kwak laboratory to study the general mechanisms of enhancer RNAs and RNA condensates. Candidates with a Ph.D. in cell/molecular biology, genetics/genomics, and/or computational biology are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will develop a research project focused on non-coding genetic variants and mutations in nascent RNA and epigenetic studies using systems biology approaches and CRISPR genome editing methods. The candidate will contribute to the training of research assistants and graduate students and actively participate in lab and department meetings.
How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a summary of current and future research interests, and the contact information of three reference.
Responsibilities
Develop and perform experimental strategies for genome editing of target genes and the analysis of genetic models
Conduct advanced laboratory research through data analysis and interpretation, troubleshoot problems, and design new research projects
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in grant proposal preparations
Actively participate in lab and departmental scientific meetings
Supervise and train students and lab staffs
Qualifications
Education requirement:Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, or computational biology
Prior experience:The candidate must have previous experience in molecular biology, genomics and/or bioinformatics. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with experimental and computational techniques for transcriptomic and epigenomic analyses.
Minimum Salary
USD $61,008.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $61,008.00/Yr.
New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Legal plan
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
Annual Holiday Schedule
*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.
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Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla
Requisition ID 2024-10914
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 1
Hours Per Week 35
Travel 10%
Category Research
FLSA Status Exempt
