Path 1 Kawader Research Assistant -Population epigenomics in the Division of Science Biology

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a postdoctoral associate to join their dynamic research team. This exciting role focuses on conducting innovative population epigenomics analyses on plants, with an emphasis on identifying adaptive genes and understanding transposable elements. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead their own research project while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal applicants will possess a strong foundation in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics, coupled with excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics is essential.
• Experience in population genomics and epigenomics techniques is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants.
• Develop an autonomous research project related to evolutionary genomics.

Skills

Population Genomics

Epigenomics

Molecular Biology Techniques

Statistical Analysis

Bioinformatics

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Scientific Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Master's Degree in Biology

Job description

The Cornille laboratory in the Division of Science at 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 a role 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 lab's interests in evolutionary genomics. Motivated applicants with a strong background in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics and an interest in leading cross-disciplinary research are encouraged to apply.

This position is supervised by Dr. Amandine Cornille.

Successful candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biology. Significant experience in one or more of the following is strongly desired:

• Population genomics 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.