Postdoctoral Research Associate - Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base pyy commensurate with experience; not specifi...
Not specified
Ph.d. or m.d. degree required
Experience with large-scale sequencing datasets
Expertise in transcriptional regulation mechanisms
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Ushiki Lab, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of cis-regulatory function and enhancer biology. The ideal candidate will have expertise in transcriptional regulation, functional genomics, or computational genomics

Job Summary

  • The Ushiki Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of cis-regulatory function and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease.
  • Candidates will assist with grant preparation, experiment design, and reporting research findings while maintaining compliance with ethical standards and good laboratory practices.
  • The position offers a supportive environment within the departments of Genetics at Washington University in St. Louis, characterized by phenomenal research support facilities.

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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Ushiki Lab, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of cis-regulatory function and enhancer biology. The ideal candidate will have expertise in transcriptional regulation, functional genomics, or computational genomics.

Salary

Base pay commensurate with experience; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or M.D. degree required
  • Experience with large-scale sequencing datasets
  • Expertise in transcriptional regulation mechanisms

Nice-to-have

  • Background in enhancer biology
  • Experience with MPRA-based approaches
  • Knowledge of population genetics data analysis
  • Collaborative scientific culture fit

Key Requirements

  • Terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D.)
  • Recent PhD/MD in molecular biology or related field
  • No specific work experience years required

Work Rights

Not specified

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