Path 2: Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science [Biology] – Population epigenomics

The Cornille laboratory in the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate. The successful applicant will conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants. The main foci of these analyses will be • The identification of genes and epigenomic features that have evolved adaptively or play in the response to stress • The evolution of transposable elements in a population (epi)genomics context. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop an autonomous line of research related to the interests of the lab in evolutionary genomics. Motivated applicants with a strong background in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics and interested in leading cross-disciplinary research are encouraged to apply. Successful Candidates Must Hold a Ph.D. Degree In Biology. Significant Experience In One Or More Of The Following Is Strongly Desired • Population genomic and epigenomics • Conduct a set of techniques in molecular biology by adapting the experimental conditions (apply health and safety rules, extract and sequence DNA and RNA); • Run statistical and bioinformatic analyses • Transposable Elements Biology • Excellent communication skills in English • The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and scientific creativity are essential For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Amandine Cornille at [email protected]. Additional Program Information UAE nationals are encouraged to apply This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ's please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research/kawader-research-assistantship-program.html Kawader is a unique, national capacity-building research fellowship program that allows outstanding graduates to gain experience in a cutting-edge academic research environment. This three-year, individually tailored, intensive program has two distinctive paths designed for (Emirati) graduates considering a graduate degree or a career in research. For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact [email protected] (due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability

Ph.D. degree in Biology. Significant experience desired in population genomics and epigenomics; ability to conduct molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction and sequencing) and adapt experimental conditions; ability to run statistical and bioinformatic analyses; knowledge of transposable elements biology; excellent English communication skills; ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and demonstrate scientific creativity.

Conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants to identify genes and epigenomic features with adaptive evolution or stress responses; study the evolution of transposable elements in a population(epi)genomics context; develop an autonomous line of research related to evolutionary genomics interests of the lab; contribute to cross-disciplinary research and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team.