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Job

Staff Scientist

Organization

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC

Scientific focus area

RNA Biology, Genetics and Genomics

The Epigenetics & RNA Biology Laboratory at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Scientist to join the Systems Biology Group led by Principal Investigator Dr. Raja Jothi.

About the position

The successful candidate will design, execute, and interpret complex experimental studies, lead high-impact research projects aligned with laboratory priorities, and mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other trainees while also contributing to manuscript preparation and grant applications and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented research environment.

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What you'll need to apply

Interested candidates should email one combined PDF containing the following to Intramural Applications:

  • A cover letter
  • A current Curriculum vitae
  • Bibliography
  • Two-page statement of research background and interests

Please include your name and 'vacancy number NR160' in the subject line.

Additionally, applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Intramural Applications. Reference Letters should be printed on official letterhead, and signed and dated by referees. Referees should include the applicant’s name and 'vacancy number NR160' in their emails' subject line.

Contact name

Dr. Humphrey Yao, Search Committee Chair

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

Prospective candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field. Preferably, candidates will have at least 10 years of research experience in the field since earning their doctoral degree and have demonstrated expertise in embryonic stem cell biology, cancer biology, epigenetics and transcriptional regulation, CRISPR-based genome engineering, and next-generation sequencing technologies (including ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and related approaches).

Disclaimer/Fine Print

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, and without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

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