Job Summary

The Cornille laboratory in the Division of Scienceat New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate. The successful applicant will conduct population epigenomics analyses on plants. The main foci of these analyses will be

The identification of genes and epigenomic features that have evolved adaptively or play in the response to stress

The evolution of transposable elements in a population (epi)genomics context.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop an autonomous research project related to the labs interests in evolutionary genomics. Motivated applicants with a strong background in evolutionary biology and bioinformatics and an interest in leading crossdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.

This position is supervised by Dr. Amandine Cornille

Successful candidates must hold a Bachelors or Masters Degree In Biology. Significant experience in one or more of the following is strongly desired:

Population genomic and epigenomics
- Conduct a set of techniques in molecular biology by adapting the experimental conditions (apply health and safety rules extract and sequence DNA and RNA).
- Run statistical and bioinformatic analyses.

Transposable Elements Biology
Excellent communication skills in English
The ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and scientific creativity are essential