Postdoc: Blood Cancer Genetics & Genomics (HSC/ CHIP)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY); New York (NY); Presencial; USD 59 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Nandakumar lab at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center. The work investigates how inherited genetic variation shapes hematopoietic stem cell function, clonal hematopoiesis and leukemia risk, combining human genetics with functional genomics, genome editing, and mouse models.

The fellow will lead an independent project within one of two R01-funded areas, design and conduct studies,

Qualificações

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Training in hematopoiesis, stem cell biology, cancer biology, molecular biology, functional genomics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics, or a related area.
• A strong publication record and the ability to plan, execute, analyze, and communicate rigorous experiments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead an independent research project within one of the two R01-funded areas.
• Design and conduct rigorous studies using experimental and/or computational approaches.
• Analyze and interpret data, maintain clear research records, and work collaboratively with laboratory members and collaborators.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at laboratory meetings and internal and external scientific conferences.
• Contribute to the development of new research questions and, with mentorship, pursue fellowship and career-development opportunities.

Conhecimentos

Hematopoiesis

Stem cell biology

Cancer biology

Molecular biology

Functional genomics

Statistical genetics

Genetic epidemiology

Bioinformatics

Publication record

Formação académica

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Ferramentas

CRISPR/Cas9 editing

Multicolor flow cytometry

Genomics data analysis

Transcriptomics analysis

R/Python programming

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Nandakumar lab at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center. The work investigates how inherited genetic variation shapes hematopoietic stem cell function, clonal hematopoiesis and leukemia risk, combining human genetics with functional genomics, genome editing, and mouse models.

The fellow will lead an independent project within one of two R01-funded areas, design and conduct studies,