Postdoctoral Research Associate - Regulatory Genomics (Zeitlinger Lab)

Study the cis-regulatory code, how DNA sequence encodes the instructions for gene regulation during development and disease, in Julia Zeitlinger's lab. The lab combines experimental molecular biology and genomics with computational sequence-to-function modelling; current directions include cis-trans relationships for human transcription factors, nucleosome-mediated effects and mechanistic modelling. The position is funded for five years through the Institute's endowment, subject to satisfactory progress, within PostdocEDGE, a structured five-year training programme with a mentoring team, yearly individual development plans, a TechEDGE symposium presentation and an annual mock faculty search.

Salary is at or above the NIH NRSA postdoctoral level, with relocation assistance. Applications (research statement, CV and two to three referees) go by email to Julia Zeitlinger, copying careers@stowers.org.

Doctoral degree in biology, computer science or a related field, awarded or expected by July 2027, with research experience in transcription, genomics, developmental biology or computational biology. Bench applicants need strong molecular biology skills and working familiarity with programming and quantitative analysis; computational applicants need experience applying machine learning to genomics data. Clear scientific communication and the ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team.