Job
Director for the Epigenomics and DNA Sequencing Core Facility/Staff Scientist
Organization
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC
The Epigenetics & Stem Cell Biology Laboratory (ESCBL), NIEHS, is recruiting a Director for the Epigenomics and DNA Sequencing Core Facility. ESCBL supports NIEHS's mission by investigating fundamental mechanisms by which epigenetics (non-genetic modulation and alterations) influence chromatin architecture, transcription and gene expression in normal, cancer and stem cells, and provides insights into biological processes that modulate the effects of environmental exposures on human health.
About the position
The Epigenomics and DNA sequencing core facility in ESCBL provides NIEHS investigators on-site quick access to next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, such as RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, Cut&Tag/Run, WGS, WGBS, scRNA-seq, scMultiome, Spatial transcriptomics, CITE-seq, Perturb-seq, Nanopore RNA and DNA sequencing, and PacBio sequencing, in order to address their research questions (https://junction.niehs.nih.gov/divisions/dir/resources/dna/dna-epi/index.htm). We are seeking a Ph.D.-level scientist with comprehensive understanding of and experience with NGS and related technologies to direct and manage the core facility. The director will be a NIH employee appointed to a time-limited, renewable position to support the long-term research of the Epigenomics and DNA sequencing core facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain standard operation protocols
- Establish new or customized NGS methods and applications
- Manage and supervise core personnel
- Provide technical consultations to NIEHS investigators
- Establish contracts and partnerships with commercial vendors.
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What you'll need to apply
How to apply: Review of applications for the position will begin on June 3, 2024. Interested candidates must submit all materials specified below as one combined PDF via email to Bonnie J. Earnhardt. Include the vacancy number NR152 in the subject line. A complete application includes: 1. Curriculum Vitae: Include your full curriculum vitae and bibliography. Please include a description of mentoring and outreach activities, especially activities with women or other underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences. 2. Research Statement: Include a two-page statement of research background and interests. 3. DEIA Statement: Include a statement, not to exceed 1 page, which addresses your commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. In addition, you must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Intramural Applications. Letters should be on official letterhead, signed, and dated. Referees must include the applicant’s name and vacancy number NR152 in the email subject line. Incomplete applications or paper applications will not be accepted.
Contact name
Dr. Guang Hu
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Qualifications
- A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in molecular biology or related fields with 3+ years of postdoctoral experience is required.
- Knowledge and experience in NGS and genomics technologies, as demonstrated by relevant publications, is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- Experience with different NGS platforms (Illumina, Nanopore, PacBio, etc.), laboratory automation, epigenetics, or genetics is strongly preferred.
- Experience in leadership, management and teamwork is highly desired.
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