Postdoctoral Scientist: Epigenetics & Cancer Evolution

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City seeks a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher or Scientist to join a team focused on functional epigenetics and cancer evolution. You will design and execute experiments to study cell state dynamics and mechanisms driving cancer evolution, collaborating with wet and dry lab groups and the PI Dr.

Mzoughi. The role offers training in cutting-edge multiomics tools and opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (cancer biology, molecular biology, (epi)genetics, or related disciplines).
• At least one first-author publication in a reputable journal.
• Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning, and western blotting.
• Preferred experience in ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and/or working with organoids, mice, and genetic barcoding.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Culture normal and cancer organoid models.
• Conduct genetic barcoding and lineage tracing experiments.
• Perform drug screens.
• Maintain and report accurate records of data.
• Opportunity to be trained in bulk and single-cell genomics techniques, such as ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, and CUT&Tag.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Experimental design

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in cancer biology or related field

First-author publication

Tools

ATAC-seq

ChIP-seq

RNA-seq

Organoid culture

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York City seeks a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher or Scientist to join a team focused on functional epigenetics and cancer evolution. You will design and execute experiments to study cell state dynamics and mechanisms driving cancer evolution, collaborating with wet and dry lab groups and the PI Dr.

Mzoughi. The role offers training in cutting-edge multiomics tools and opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications within a collaborative