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Job description
The University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities, located in the heart of Los Angeles, California.
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology
There is an exciting new opportunity at the University of Southern California for highly motivated candidates committed to developing a career in molecular biology, genomics, or epigenomics. The Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate will perform high throughput sequencing epigenomics assays (wet lab) or/and bioinformatic analyses (dry lab). The trainee is expected to lead multiple research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Suhn Rhie) and s/he will be a part of the collaborative research team to fight cancer. Due to the collaborative, multi-lab nature of this project, it is essential that the applicant have excellent organizational and communication skills. The postdoctoral trainees will be supported to submit their own fellowship and grant applications during their period of training.
Responsibilities and Duties for Wet Lab Position
Performing genomic and epigenomic experiments using molecular biology techniques in human cells and tissues
Developing novel approaches to profile three-dimensional epigenome and gene/epigenetic editing
Conducting cellular and molecular experiments for hypothesis-driven research
Preparing presentations and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Responsible for teaching techniques to other lab members
Preferred Qualifications for Wet Lab Position
Possess a PhDor be close to the completion of a PhD or DPhil in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biology, or in a relevant field
Familiarity with genomic technologies is essential
Experience with the use of antibodies (western blots, immunoprecipitations, etc.) and with standard molecular biology techniques (such as PCR amplification, DNA extraction, cloning, and gel electrophoresis)
Experience in performing epigenomic assays (CRISPR/Cas9, DNA methylation, ChIP-, ATAC-, Hi-C, Micro-C)will be a plus but not required
Ability to learn new techniques quickly and a strict attention to details of experimental protocols is required
Responsibilities and Duties for Dry Lab Position
Installing and maintaining existing open-source software
Building computational infrastructure and systems to support the software
Writing novel scripts to analyze next-generation sequencing datasets
Developing web-based applications and tools to facilitate data analysis
Preparing presentations and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Responsible for teaching other lab members
Preferred Qualifications for Dry Lab Position
Possess a PhD or be close to the completion of a PhD or DPhil in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Data Science in a relevant field (e.g. Biology with strong quantitative training in bioinformatics)
Background and work knowledge in scientific computing, algorithms, and machine learning or statistics is required
Familiarity with R or Python, and the Unix (Linux) environment is required
Skills in other programming languages (e.g. perl or java) is a plus
Experience in analyzing and annotating large omics data sets, both in exploratory and pipelined fashions is a plus.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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