Postdoc: Chromatin Architecture & Transcription Fellow

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skok Laboratory at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to study how chromosome architecture regulates transcription and gene expression. The role focuses on CTCF and cohesin/condensin II roles, using acute degradation and genomic, molecular, and single-molecule techniques within a multidisciplinary program.

Join NYU Langone Health in New York City to advance chromatin biology and gene regulation research with excellent mentorship and

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Genomics, or a related field.
• Strong background in nuclear organization, chromatin biology, and gene regulation.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cell biology.
• Strong scientific rigor and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research investigating how chromosome architecture, chromatin organization, and nuclear organization regulate transcription and gene expression.
• Use molecular and cell biology approaches to investigate the roles of CTCF, cohesin, and condensin II in chromatin organization and transcription.
• Apply acute protein degradation approaches to study the consequences of disrupting chromosome architecture.
• Perform genomic, molecular, and single-molecule assays to investigate chromatin organization and gene regulation.
• Analyze and interpret experimental and genomic datasets.
• Contribute to collaborative research projects within the laboratory.
• Develop and pursue independent research directions related to nuclear organization, chromatin biology, and gene regulation.
• Present research findings and contribute to scientific publications.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Chromatin biology

Nuclear organization

Independent researcher

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

Python

R

Bash/Linux

Snakemake

Nextflow

ChIP-seq

RNA-seq

Hi-C / Chromosome conformation assays

Job description

The Skok Laboratory at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to study how chromosome architecture regulates transcription and gene expression. The role focuses on CTCF and cohesin/condensin II roles, using acute degradation and genomic, molecular, and single-molecule techniques within a multidisciplinary program.

Join NYU Langone Health in New York City to advance chromatin biology and gene regulation research with excellent mentorship and