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New York University Abu Dhabi

Path 2: Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science [Biology] - Population epigenomics

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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A Molecular Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research to understand molecular and biochemical processes. May teach molecular biology or specialize in clinical research, gene sequencing, medical research and treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or plant research. Directs research experiments and staff, operates specialized equipment and analyzes and reports research results.

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Abu Dhabi Description:

The Cornille laboratory in the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate. The successful applicant will conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants. The main foci of these analyses will be The identification of genes and epigenomic features that have evolved adaptively or play in the response to stress The evolution of transposable elements in a population (epi)genomics context. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop an autonomous line of research related to the interests of the lab in evolutionary genomics. Motivated applicants with a strong background in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics and interested in leading cross-disciplinary research are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. Degree In Biology. Significant experience in one or more of the following is strongly desired: Population genomic and epigenomics • Conduct a set of techniques in molecular biology by adapting the experimental conditions (apply health and safety rules, extract and sequence DNA and RNA); • Run statistical and bioinformatic analyses Transposable Elements Biology Excellent communication skills in English The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and scientific creativity are essential