Postdoctoral Researcher: Plant Epigenome & 3D Chromatin

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Waksman Institute invites applications for a research position studying stimulus-induced 3D epigenome reprogramming in crop and medicinal plants. The successful candidate will develop cistrome mapping tools and investigate transcription factor–epigenome dynamics in plant immune responses.

The role focuses on genetic, genomic and biochemical approaches to identify molecular determinants for chromatin looping in plants and will involve collaboration with the Zander laboratory

Qualifications

• In-depth RNA-seq and ChIP-seq sample prep, data collection and processing.
• Experience training undergraduates in lab methods and data interpretation.
• Strong documentation and manuscript preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grant-funded research under the PI on transcription factor and epigenome dynamics in plants.
• Train and supervise undergraduate researchers in genetics, genomics and lab techniques.

Skills

RNA-seq

ChIP-seq

Genomics data analysis

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Rutgers University’s Waksman Institute invites applications for a research position studying stimulus-induced 3D epigenome reprogramming in crop and medicinal plants. The successful candidate will develop cistrome mapping tools and investigate transcription factor–epigenome dynamics in plant immune responses.

The role focuses on genetic, genomic and biochemical approaches to identify molecular determinants for chromatin looping in plants and will involve collaboration with the Zander laboratory