Postdoctoral Research Associate
Core
Investigate the genetic basis of phenotypic variation using Drosophila as a model system, focusing on structural variants, repetitive DNA, and gene regulation effects on genome function and organismal traits.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Genetics/Genomics)
Builds
Independent research projects integrating molecular biology, genetics, functional genomics, population genomics, pangenomics, genome engineering, and computational biology.
Domain
Academic Research / Genetics / Genomics / Bioinformatics
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Molecular biology, Functional genomics, Genetics, Genome engineering, Bioinformatics, Population genomics, Evolutionary genomics, High-throughput sequencing data analysis, Experimental design, Data interpretation
Preferred skills
Computational biology, Pangenomics, Integrating experimental and computational approaches, Developing new methodologies
Technologies
CRISPR/Cas9, High-performance computing, Sequencing-based analysis, Bioinformatics workflows
Responsibilities
Conduct molecular, genetic, genomic, and computational analyses to generate and analyze datasets; Develop and implement analytical workflows for biological data; Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and present findings at conferences; Mentor graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and laboratory personnel; Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborative activities.
Seniority
Postdoctoral (Early-career researcher)