Job ID: 5888
Job date: 2016-08-27
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Company : University of Massachusetts Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2016-08-27
End Date:
Company : University of Massachusetts Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
A postdoctoral research associate position is available immediately to work on two NIH-funded projects on the role of preconception environmental exposures on sperm epigenetics and early-life development at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The first project relates to population-based study, Sperm Environmental Epigenetics and Development Study (SEEDS), which has been enrolling couples seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF) since 2014 to understand the associations between paternal exposures to endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), such as phthalates, sperm epigenetics, and embryo development. The second project parallels our human research in a mouse model by investigating the embryonic inheritance of sperm epigenetics after adult environmental exposures. These projects will utilize a variety of locus-specific and next-generation sequencing techniques such as RNA-seq, RRBS and WGBS in human and mouse sperm and embryos. Opportunities for postdoc-driven independent research are also possible.
Requirements:
A PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Genomics, Environmental Health Sciences or a related field and a strong publication record are required. Candidates must have a strong background in epigenetics, next-generation sequencing, and computational biology/bioinformatics. A candidate with both wet bench next-generation sample preparation and computational biology experiences is preferred. Experience in chromatin biology, environmental toxicology and/or reproductive biology is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently on projects, generate and analyze data, help graduate students, and write manuscripts.
Additional Information:
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research interests, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to Interview Exchange. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 16th, 2016 and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information contact Dr. Richard Pilsner via email at rpilsner@umass.edu or telephone (413-545-0036).
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A postdoctoral research associate position is available immediately to work on two NIH-funded projects on the role of preconception environmental exposures on sperm epigenetics and early-life development at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The first project relates to population-based study, Sperm Environmental Epigenetics and Development Study (SEEDS), which has been enrolling couples seeking in vitro fertilization (IVF) since 2014 to understand the associations between paternal exposures to endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs), such as phthalates, sperm epigenetics, and embryo development. The second project parallels our human research in a mouse model by investigating the embryonic inheritance of sperm epigenetics after adult environmental exposures. These projects will utilize a variety of locus-specific and next-generation sequencing techniques such as RNA-seq, RRBS and WGBS in human and mouse sperm and embryos. Opportunities for postdoc-driven independent research are also possible.
Requirements:
A PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Genomics, Environmental Health Sciences or a related field and a strong publication record are required. Candidates must have a strong background in epigenetics, next-generation sequencing, and computational biology/bioinformatics. A candidate with both wet bench next-generation sample preparation and computational biology experiences is preferred. Experience in chromatin biology, environmental toxicology and/or reproductive biology is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently on projects, generate and analyze data, help graduate students, and write manuscripts.
Additional Information:
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research interests, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to Interview Exchange. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 16th, 2016 and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. For more information contact Dr. Richard Pilsner via email at rpilsner@umass.edu or telephone (413-545-0036).
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