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

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a postdoctoral associate to conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants. The role involves identifying adaptively evolved genes and studying the evolution of transposable elements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biology, with strong skills in population genomics and bioinformatics. The position emphasizes communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary research. Supervised by Dr. Amandine Cornille.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to run statistical and bioinformatic analyses.
• Motivated with a strong background in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants.
• Identify genes and epigenomic features evolved adaptively.
• Explore evolution of transposable elements in a population context.

Skills

Population genomic and epigenomics

Transposable Elements Biology

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Scientific creativity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biology

Job description

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