Neuroepigenetics Research Associate

FORDHAM University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Greater London is seeking a Research Associate to join its neuroepigenetics research team. The successful candidate will work on hormonal and environmental factors driving sex differences in mental health disorders. Responsibilities include performing genomics experiments, data analysis, and maintaining laboratory conditions. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of research experience. The role offers a starting salary between $48,000 and $50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a research lab.
• Expertise in molecular biology and neuroscience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle brain tissue, isolate nuclei, and perform nuclei sorting.
• Perform genomics experiments, including single‑cell multiome ATAC‑seq / RNA‑seq.
• Assist with data maintenance and communication with cores and teams.
• Attend meetings with lab members and assist lab members.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work with others

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience, biological sciences, physiology, or related field

Tools

Advanced epigenomics techniques

Bioinformatics data analyses

Job description

A prestigious university in Greater London is seeking a Research Associate to join its neuroepigenetics research team. The successful candidate will work on hormonal and environmental factors driving sex differences in mental health disorders. Responsibilities include performing genomics experiments, data analysis, and maintaining laboratory conditions. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of research experience. The role offers a starting salary between $48,000 and $50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.