Postdoc: RNAi-Driven Genomics in Drosophila Reproduction

RNAJ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lai laboratory in New York is seeking a funded postdoctoral researcher to study intragenomic conflicts in Drosophila and their regulation by endogenous RNAi. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with gonadal biology, Drosophila genetics and genome engineering, and will integrate these approaches with molecular and genome-wide techniques in a multidisciplinary setting.

Applicants will explore hpRNA pathways, meiotic drive, and testis-specific gene regulation, contributing to a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Familiarity with gonadal biology and Drosophila genetics.
• Experience with genome engineering approaches.
• Interest in integrating molecular and genome-wide techniques in a multidisciplinary lab.

Responsibilities

• Study intragenomic conflicts and their control by endogenous RNAi in Drosophila.
• Characterize hpRNA pathways and related small RNA biology.
• Contribute to testis gene regulation and meiotic drive research topics in the Lai lab.

Job description

The Lai laboratory in New York is seeking a funded postdoctoral researcher to study intragenomic conflicts in Drosophila and their regulation by endogenous RNAi. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with gonadal biology, Drosophila genetics and genome engineering, and will integrate these approaches with molecular and genome-wide techniques in a multidisciplinary setting.

Applicants will explore hpRNA pathways, meiotic drive, and testis-specific gene regulation, contributing to a dynamic,