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Post Doctoral Fellow

Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla
Requisition ID
2024-10914
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
1
Hours Per Week
35
Travel
10%
Category
Research
FLSA Status
Exempt

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

  1. Develop and perform experimental strategies for genome editing of target genes and the analysis of genetic models
  2. Conduct advanced laboratory research through data analysis and interpretation, troubleshoot problems, and design new research projects
  3. Publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in grant proposal preparations
  4. Actively participate in lab and departmental scientific meetings
  5. 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.

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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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