Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroepigenomics

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FORDHAM University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in New York, NY, to join the neuroepigenetics research team. This role involves analyzing hormonal and environmental factors affecting depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in biological sciences or a related field and strong skills in genomics and bioinformatics. The position offers a competitive salary starting between $67,000 and $70,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Analyze genomics experiments including various sequencing techniques.
• Lead the dry lab team and manage data communication.
• Analyze and interpret data, conduct presentations, and prepare manuscripts.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Data analysis

Genomics techniques

Bioinformatics

Good communication

Education

PhD in biological sciences, computational biology, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Postdoctoral Research Scientist reporting to the Principal Investigator and part of the neuroepigenetics research team. The role focuses on hormonal and environmental factors driving sex differences in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, analyzing human and rodent brain across reproductive states and sexes using advanced epigenomics techniques and bioinformatics data analyses.

Essential Functions

• Analyze genomics experiments including single-cell multiome ATAC‑seq/RNA‑seq, and cell‑type specific ATAC‑seq, RNA‑seq, ChIP‑seq, Hi‑C, and Micro‑C assays.
• Lead the dry lab team and manage data maintenance, submission, and communication with sequencing cores and bioinformatics teams.
• Analyze and interpret data, conduct conference presentations, and prepare manuscripts.
• Attend meetings with lab members and collaborators, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in molecular and computational biology and neuroscience.
• Experience in the analysis of transcriptomics and epigenomics data.

Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $67,000.00. Maximum Starting Salary: $70,000.00. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.