Postdoc: Epigenetic Neurobiology & In Vivo Gene Regulation

University of Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for two PhD/MD candiates to join the Heller Lab in Pharmacology (SPATT). Projects focus on epigenetic remodeling and gene regulation in neuropsychiatric diseases using in vivo epigenetic editing tools. Candidates should have strong backgrounds in neurobiology or molecular biology.

Review will begin immediately; competitive salary above NIH minimum is offered. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals.

Formación

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD required.
• Expertise in neurobiology and/or molecular biology is required.
• Knowledge of protein biochemistry, chromatin biology, and/or bioinformatics (including mathematics and computational biology), behavior, are encouraged.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to in vivo studies using epigenetic editing tools (e.g., CRISPR/dCas9 fusions).
• Investigate epigenetic mechanisms in neuropsychiatric disorders and behavior.
• Collaborate with the Heller Lab, SPATT, and Penn Epigenetics Institute on project aims.

Conocimientos

Neurobiology

Molecular biology

Protein biochemistry

Chromatin biology

Bioinformatics

Computational biology

Behavior

Educación

PhD, MD or MD/PhD required

Descripción del empleo

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for two PhD/MD candiates to join the Heller Lab in Pharmacology (SPATT). Projects focus on epigenetic remodeling and gene regulation in neuropsychiatric diseases using in vivo epigenetic editing tools. Candidates should have strong backgrounds in neurobiology or molecular biology.

Review will begin immediately; competitive salary above NIH minimum is offered. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals.