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Postdoctoral Researcher

Coriell Institute

Camden (NJ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on sex biases in melanoma susceptibility and progression. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. with a background in cancer biology and possess strong technical skills in molecular techniques and cell culture. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and generous PTO.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Disability insurance

20 days of PTO

10+ Paid Holidays

7 Paid Sick days per year

Employer paid life and disability insurance

Qualifications

Background and/or interest in epigenetics, cancer biology, and molecular biology.
Must have at least 1 first-author publication from PhD training.
Excellent English language skills required for lab communication.

Responsibilities

Investigate sex biases in melanoma susceptibility and progression.
Perform techniques like tissue culture and flow cytometry.
Work with mice within a vivarium setting.

Skills

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

DNA methylation analysis

Chromatin immunoprecipitation

Molecular biology

Immunological techniques

Basic bioinformatics

R Programming Language

Python

Education

Ph.D.

The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate sex biases in melanoma susceptibility and progression, using cell lines and mouse models. This role would be based in the Engel Lab, which harbors a strong research program that focuses on epigenetics, signaling, and cancer.

Education:

Applicants must have a Ph.D., with a background and/or interest in epigenetics, cancer biology, molecular biology, and cell culture.

Must have proficiency in a range of cell/developmental biology, molecular, immunological, and genomic techniques, including experience in tissue culture, flow cytometry, DNA methylation analysis, and chromatin immunoprecipitation.
Experience working with mice within a vivarium setting is required.
Must have at least 1 first-author publication from his/her PhD training.
Excellent oral and written English language skills are essential to ensure steady communication within the lab environment
Basic bioinformatic skills are a plus, particularly R Programming Language and/or Python.
Ability to perform other duties, as assigned.

To be considered for this role, you must submit the following materials when submitting your initial application:

Cover Letter with a statement of research interests and how you think you can contribute to the lab’s research field,
The names/phone numbers/emails of two people who can provide letters of reference, if selected for the role.

The starting salary for this role is $60,000. The position is eligible for common health & welfare benefits, participation in our 403(b) plan, a 7% Month Contribution to a 401(a), 20 days of PTO, 10+ Paid Holidays, and 7 Paid Sick days per year. The role would be afforded a suite of employer paid life and disability insurance, that is available for all full-time employees.

Coriell & Recruitment

Founded in 1953, the Coriell Institute for Medical Research is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving human health through biomedical research. Coriell scientists lead research in personalized medicine, cancer biology, epigenetics, and the genomics of opioid use disorder. Coriell also hosts one of the world's leading biobanks—comprised of collections for the National Institutes of Health, disease foundations and private clients—and distributes biological samples and offers research and biobanking services to scientists around the globe. To facilitate drug discovery and disease study, the Institute also develops and distributes collections of induced pluripotent stem cells. To learn more, visit www.coriell.org.

Any offer of employment extended by Coriell is contingent on an applicant’s ability to be Authorized to Work in the United States of America. Upon date of hire, all employees are required to provide whichever valid Employment Authorization Documents they wish, as long as it is in compliance with Federal Regulations.

This job description/posting is to provide general guidance on the nature of work that will be performed in this position. It is not represented to be a full or exhaustive list of the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications needed for this role. Due to the nature of our work, the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications listed on this job description/posting are subject to change.

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