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Fordham University Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in Bronx, New York

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.

Department: Biological Sciences

Campus: Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, the Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be part of the neuro-epigenetics research team of Dr. Marija Kundakovic, focusing on hormonal and environmental factors driving sex differences in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

This position involves dissecting the epigenetic regulation of the brain and behavior by the estrous cycle, utilizing advanced techniques such as epigenomics assays and genetic manipulation in vivo. The incumbent performs genomics experiments, handles animals, and analyzes and interprets data.

Essential Functions:

Performs and analyzes genomics experiments including ATAC -seq, ChIP-seq, and RNA -seq.

Handles animals, tracks the estrous cycle, and collects and sections brain tissue.

Performs behavioral testing, brain stereotaxic surgeries, and immunocytochemistry.

Analyzes and interprets data, performs conference presentations, and prepares manuscripts.

Attends meetings with lab members and collaborators, and mentors undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in biological sciences, physiology, neuroscience, or related field.

Experience working with rodents for at least two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, and neuroendocrinology.

Experience in rodent behavioral analysis, brain dissection and stereotaxic surgeries, molecular biology techniques, and analysis of genomics data.

Minimum Salary: $62,500

Maximum Salary: $65,000

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