Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will examine the epigenetic regulation of the paternal genome and its role in embryo development in the Luense Lab at Texas A&M University.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects focused on the mechanisms that establish the paternal epigenome and how it regulates embryo development.
• Lead research with mammalian animal model systems.
• Use multi-omic approaches to investigate the paternal and embryonic epigenomes.
• Afford ample opportunities to collaborate with investigators and partners from various institutions.
• Assist with writing grant proposals, manuscripts, and presenting research results at academic symposiums and lab meetings.
• Train junior lab members.

Requirements

• PhD in reproductive biology, cell and developmental biology, genetics, or a related field.
• Molecular biology experience.
• Animal research experience.
• Experience conducting statistical analyses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Embryo production and culture experience.
• Genomic sequencing experience (RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIP-Seq).
• Understanding of genomic sequencing analysis.
• Demonstrated publication record.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate results, interpretations, and recommendations and answer complex questions internally and externally.
• Willingness to participate in meetings with stakeholders/industry representatives.