Postdoctoral Research Associate, Lappalainen & Sanjana Labs

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The Lappalainen & Sanjana Labs at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a dynamic team of scientists, computational biologists, bioengineers, and human geneticists. The successful candidate will be mentored by Drs. Tuuli Lappalainen and Neville Sanjana, working at the intersection of statistical genetics, functional genomics, and technological development, with potential affiliation with New York University.

The Sanjana lab focuses on genomics and bioengineering, developing new technologies to understand and manipulate biological systems, with projects including genome editing, high-throughput screening, and neural studies.

The Lappalainen lab studies functional genetic variation in human populations, analyzing how genetic variants influence molecular and cellular traits and contribute to disease risk through computational and experimental approaches.

This role involves understanding how human genetic variation impacts gene expression and phenotypes at multiple biological levels. It combines computational and wet-lab work, with projects involving CRISPR, single-cell multi-omics, GWAS, eQTL data, and novel datasets like Developmental GTEx. The candidate will help extend STING-seq technology and develop new genome editing methods.

• CV with publications
• Summary of research interests
• Three references with contact info

PhD or MD-PhD with experience in molecular biology, statistical genetics, biochemistry, computational biology, or functional genomics. Must be capable of independent research planning and presentation. The role is flexible to candidate background, emphasizing either molecular biology or computational genetics skills.

NYGC is a nonprofit research organization advancing genomic research, focusing on neurological diseases and cancer, with expertise in sequencing, analytics, and genomic tools.

Salary: $88,000/year (including $70,000 base + $18,000 housing allowance). Benefits include health coverage, paid leave, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and telework options.

NYGC is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and support for protected groups. It is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and offers visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.