The Tewhey Lab at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to 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. Our group develops and applies novel high-throughput genetic techniques (e.g. MPRA and CRISPR based screens) to comprehensively characterize non-coding regions of the genome and leverages these datasets to construct computational models to predict the activity of cis-regulatory elements across cell types and states. We are looking for highly motivated and talented individuals with experimental or computational backgrounds to join our efforts in functional genomics. Opportunities are available to contribute to ongoing projects that study how genetic variation impacts cis-regulatory elements using both cellular and in vivo models, with a focus on immune, metabolic and aging-related phenotypes. We also welcome applicants interested in applying machine learning approaches to model regulatory activity and in developing synthetic gene regulatory elements for therapeutic and biomedical purposes. Candidates interested in applying our experimental approaches to their disease of interest are also encouraged to apply.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree