Postdoctoral Fellow: Genomic Variation & iPSC Biology

thejacksonlaboratory; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Beck lab at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, Farmington, CT. The fellow will lead projects on structural variants in human and mammalian genomes, combining computational analysis with bench experiments.

Fluency in Python or R and experience with bioinformatics tools are required; experience with iPSC culture is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field with strong publication record.
• Experience with genomic and transcriptomic data analysis is essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects examining structural variants in human and mammalian systems.
• Analyze existing genomic data using computational tools and prepare results for publication.
• Perform laboratory experiments and maintain lab safety and documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of bench and computational researchers.
• Present results at lectures and conferences and contribute to manuscripts.

Skills

Python

R

Genomics data analysis

Bioinformatics tools

Cell culture

iPSC culture (bonus)

Education

PhD in Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux

High-performance computing

Git

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Beck lab at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, Farmington, CT. The fellow will lead projects on structural variants in human and mammalian genomes, combining computational analysis with bench experiments.

Fluency in Python or R and experience with bioinformatics tools are required; experience with iPSC culture is a plus.