Post Doctoral Associate
About The Position
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral associate in chromatin biology, beginning January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will work with members of the Hainer laboratory to investigate the role of remodelers and histone chaperones in stem cell biology. The Department of Biological Sciences is an interactive community on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh, supporting faculty and students in research, education, and outreach. The department and university also support teaching innovation and pedagogical research.
Requirements
- Background in epigenomics.
- PhD in biology or an applicable field.
- Ability to culture stem cells.
- Ability to perform fundamental molecular biology techniques.
- Ability to perform basic computational analyses using R and Unix.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform CRISPR cell line targeting.
- Ability to perform -omic techniques such as CUT&RUN, RNA-seq, MNase-seq, and Fiber-seq, and analyze the resulting datasets.
Responsibilities
- Work with members of the Hainer laboratory to understand the role of remodelers and histone chaperones in stem cell biology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
