Staff Scientist I - MaineHealth Institute for Research

Staff Scientist I - MaineHealth Institute for Research MaineHealth parental leave United States, Maine, Scarborough 81 Research Drive (Show on map) Jun 18, 2026 Description MaineHealth Institute for Research Professional - Nonclinical Req #: 82590 This position is for applicants interested in joining the Yanming Li Lab of the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR). Dr. Li's laboratory is at the forefront of vascular biology and cardiovascular disease research, through innovative studies on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aortic aneurysms and dissections. Our focus lies in uncovering the genetic, epigenetic and metabolic switches that govern aortic disease initiation and progression. By leveraging single-cell and multi-omics methodologies, we aim to understand how genomic alterations influence epigenetic regulation, drive dynamic cellular responses, and reveal novel therapeutic targets for aortic diseases.

The Role:

The Staff Scientist I is expected to investigate the molecular mechanisms of aortic aneurysms and dissection-associated genetic variants underlying the initiation and development of TAAD, ultimately paving the way for the development of treatments. The successful candidate will perform integrative analyses of GWAS, scATAC-seq, Cut&Run-seq, chromatin conformation (Hi-C), and scRNA-seq data to pave the way for the development of new treatments.

Successful candidates will have:

PhD in Bioinformatics or Genomics At least five years of postdoctoral training Demonstrated experience in population genetics and epigenetics Proven proficiency in single-cell and multi-omics integration analysis The Staff Scientist I role assists in conducting a variety of research activities: Managing grants or projects Writing grants and obtaining funding for major research projects assigned by the Principal Investigator Writing project reports Monitoring project budgets Mentoring Learners, as assigned Ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to safety, ethical conduct of research, financial reporting to funding agencies. This position is a fully onsite role at our Scarborough, ME research facility. The MaineHealth application, a cover letter and a resume or CV are all required elements for application to this position. Learn more about the MaineHealth Institute for Research in this short video!

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Doctoral Degree in relevant biomedical discipline required. Completion of post-doctoral training required. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact sharon.nightingale@mainehealth.org