Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Summary

The Liu Lab at HHMI Janelia is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to lead projects that investigate gene regulation mechanism in animal development as well as in disease models. The lab uses cutting-edge imaging techniques combined with advanced genomics and genetic perturbations to decode functional links between gene expression, transcription factor dynamics and genome organization. Learn more about our work here

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•Design novel imaging and genomic assays to probe gene regulation in cell culture and in vivo

•Explore and analyze resulting data with data science techniques

Participate in collaborative projects with imaging tool builders and computational researchers

Qualifications

Education

Ph.D. degree in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, neurosciences or related disciplines

Skills and Abilities

Experience with cell biology or mouse genetics

Experience with basic imaging techniques

Optional: Experience with genomic assays (e.g. ChIP-seq, RNA-seq or Hi-C)

Proficiency with data analysis skills

Skills to manage and support interdisciplinary collaborations

Ability to work collaboratively

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.  Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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