New York University

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