What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroepigenetics position at Fordham University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroepigenetics
Position Number A10655
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Biology
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be part of the neuroepigenetics research team, focusing on hormonal and environmental factors driving sex differences in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
This position involves characterizing molecular and cellular changes in the human brain across the menopausal transition, utilizing postmortem human brain tissue, advanced epigenomics techniques, and bioinformatics data analyses. The incumbent performs genomics experiments and analyzes and interprets data.
Essential Functions
Handles postmortem human brain tissue, isolates nuclei, and performs nuclei sorting;
Performs genomics experiments including single-cell multiome ATAC -seq/ RNA -seq and cell type-specific Micro-C assay;
Leads the wet lab team and is involved in data maintenance, sample submission, and communication with genomics and sequencing cores and bioinformatics teams;
Analyzes and interprets data, performs conference presentations, and prepares manuscripts;
Attends meetings with lab members and collaborators, and mentors undergraduate and graduate students.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
PhD in biological sciences, physiology, neuroscience, or related field.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work well independently and with others.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in molecular biology, neuroscience, and neuroendocrinology.
Experience in molecular biology techniques, genomics assays, and basic bioinformatics skills.
Minimum Starting Salary $67,000
Maximum Starting Salary $70,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A820P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 02/27/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroepigenetics
Position Number A10655
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Biology
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be part of the neuroepigenetics research team, focusing on hormonal and environmental factors driving sex differences in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
This position involves characterizing molecular and cellular changes in the human brain across the menopausal transition, utilizing postmortem human brain tissue, advanced epigenomics techniques, and bioinformatics data analyses. The incumbent performs genomics experiments and analyzes and interprets data.
Essential Functions
Handles postmortem human brain tissue, isolates nuclei, and performs nuclei sorting;
Performs genomics experiments including single-cell multiome ATAC -seq/ RNA -seq and cell type-specific Micro-C assay;
Leads the wet lab team and is involved in data maintenance, sample submission, and communication with genomics and sequencing cores and bioinformatics teams;
Analyzes and interprets data, performs conference presentations, and prepares manuscripts;
Attends meetings with lab members and collaborators, and mentors undergraduate and graduate students.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
PhD in biological sciences, physiology, neuroscience, or related field.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work well independently and with others.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in molecular biology, neuroscience, and neuroendocrinology.
Experience in molecular biology techniques, genomics assays, and basic bioinformatics skills.
Minimum Starting Salary $67,000
Maximum Starting Salary $70,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A820P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 02/27/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $67,000 - $70,000
