Postdoctoral Fellow: Bat Genomics & Epigenetics

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Maryland, College Park, CMNS-Biology, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to join an NIH-funded project on social stress, epigenetic and immune function across bat lifespans. The role focuses on analyzing RNA and DNA methylation data; assisting with sample collection from wild and captive bats; planning, conducting, and publishing research.

The successful candidate will contribute to data dissemination, mentor students, and collaborate with colleagues across the lab.

Formación

• Ph.D. in biology or related field required by start date.
• Strong background in bioinformatics, genomics and evolutionary biology.
• Prior experience with analysis of DNA methylation is desirable.
• Willingness to work with PPE and biohazards in a lab setting.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze RNA and DNA methylation sequence data.
• Assist with sample collection from wild and captive bats.
• Plan, conduct and publish research; contribute to data dissemination.
• Mentor and assist undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate with lab members.

Conocimientos

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Evolutionary biology

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Herramientas

DNA methylation analysis

RNA sequencing

Descripción del empleo

University of Maryland, College Park, CMNS-Biology, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to join an NIH-funded project on social stress, epigenetic and immune function across bat lifespans. The role focuses on analyzing RNA and DNA methylation data; assisting with sample collection from wild and captive bats; planning, conducting, and publishing research.

The successful candidate will contribute to data dissemination, mentor students, and collaborate with colleagues across the lab.