Postdoctoral position in primate functional genomics

The role

Leads the project's functional genomics: massively parallel reporter assays (MPRA) that test which age-related DNA methylation changes actually alter gene regulation, across tissues, joined with the consortium's methylation, expression, chromatin and proteomic data. Part bench, part sequencing analysis.

What the work covers

• MPRA experiments on methylation-dependent regulatory elements
• Integrating MPRA results with multi-tissue omic data
• Shaping the direction of the functional genomics work

What they're looking for

• PhD in genetics, molecular biology, evolutionary biology or a related field by the start date
• Functional genomics; MPRA experience (STARR-seq, mSTARR-seq) preferred, not required
• Comfortable at the bench and with sequencing data, or keen to grow the weaker side

How to apply

Through Vanderbilt's posting, send:

• One-page cover letter: experience, interests, fit and career goals
• CV
• Contact details for 2–3 references

All three as one PDF with your name in the file name, through the upload link on the posting.