Postdoctoral Position - Epigenetics of Development

Postdoctoral Position – Epigenetics of Development

NICHD, NIH

Bethesda, MD

Posted 4/27/2026

Fully funded postdoctoral positions are available to study the “Genetics of Epigenetics” in the zebrafish and in complementary cavefish, mouse, and cell culture models in the laboratory of Dr. Brant Weinstein in the NICHD Division of Developmental Biology (DDB) in Bethesda, Maryland. The Weinstein laboratory uses a variety of molecular, cellular, genetic, transgenic, microscopic imaging, and next‑gen sequencing approaches to study the role of epigenetics during development and regeneration.

• Epigenetic regulation of hematopoiesis by DNA methylation: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• An epigenetic mechanism for cavefish eye degeneration: https:///
• A novel transgenic reporter to study vertebrate epigenetics: https://.649821v1
• Early epigenetic priming of regeneration studied with a novel transgenic epigenetic reporter: https://.649771v1
• Current projects use our new “Epi Tag” transgenic epigenetic reporter line and other transgenic epigenetic reporters to study the epigenetics of development and regeneration, including epigenetic regulators of vascularization.

The scientific environment, resources, and stipend support for this position are superb. Learn more about research in the Weinstein lab.

Interested applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D. and less than 3 years’ postdoctoral experience. Applicants possessing both a strong biological research background and some experience with NGS data analysis (e.g., RNA‑seq, ChIP‑seq, Bisulfite‑seq, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, cover letter with a brief description of research experience and interests, and the names of 3 references (with phone numbers) via e‑mail to weinsteb.gov.

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