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The Jackson Laboratory · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Associate | Tewhey Lab

positionBar Harbor, ME
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$66K/yr - $76K/yr

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Tewhey Lab. The role involves understanding genetic mechanisms underlying human complex traits and applying high-throughput genetic techniques to characterize non-coding regions of the genome.

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Responsibilities

Join our team of scientists working to understand the precise genetic mechanisms underlying human complex traits and the impact genetic variation has on gene regulatory function
Develop and apply novel high-throughput genetic techniques (e.g. MPRA and CRISPR based screens) to comprehensively characterize non-coding regions of the genome
Leverage datasets to construct computational models to predict the activity of cis-regulatory elements across cell types and states
Contribute to ongoing projects that study how genetic variation impacts cis-regulatory elements using both cellular and in vivo models, focusing on immune, metabolic and aging-related phenotypes
Apply machine learning approaches to model regulatory activity and develop synthetic gene regulatory elements for therapeutic and biomedical purposes

Qualification

High-throughput genetic techniquesComputational modelsHuman geneticsScientific computing software (R)Scripting languages (bash/perl/python)Passion for solving challenges

Required

M.D or Ph.D. in biology, engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related fields
Strong publication record as objective evidence of scientific and research involvement/potential/achievement
For experimental focused applicants, a working knowledge of scientific computing software (R) and scripting languages (bash/perl/python)
A passion for solving important challenges facing humanity and advancing our understanding of the human body

Preferred

Experience in human genetics and handling large genomic datasets is preferred
Prior training in the biological sciences is not a prerequisite for applicants with a strong desire to learn

Company

The Jackson Laboratory

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The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research offering scientific services and resources to laboratories and students.
dateFounded in 1929
location
Bar Harbor, Maine, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.jax.org

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$129.2M
Key Investors
The Mark Foundation for Cancer ResearchMaine Technology InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2024-10-07Grant· $1.6M
2019-12-18Grant· $2.5M
2018-02-06Grant· $12.5M

Leadership Team

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Lon Cardon
President and CEO
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Mary Dickinson
Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
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