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Postdoctoral Researcher in Chromatin Biology and Neuroscience

university of pennsylvaniaCoatesville, PA

yesterday

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Molecular and Cellular BiologistsMedical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsBiological Scientists, All Other

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurobiology Faculty Mentor: Elizabeth A Heller, Ph. DDepartment: Pharmacology (SPATT) Funding Source: PI Grant
Number of Positions: 2Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and foreign nationals
The Heller Lab studies the mechanisms by which epigenetic remodeling regulates gene function, in the context of neuropsychiatric diseases such as addiction and depression. To approach this problem, we directly manipulate histone and DNA modifications at specific genes in vivo, using viral delivery of novel epigenetic editing tools, such as CRISPR/dCas9-fusion proteins. The Perelman School of Medicine is a world leader in biomedical research, boasting over $800M in annual research funding and ranked third nationwide among the best medical schools in research. The Heller Lab is a member of the Penn Epigenetics Institute and Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, and is housed with the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics (SPATT).Current projects include: Histone methyltransferase, Setd2, in substance use disorders, R01DA064336Epigenetic mechanisms of sustained transcription across cocaine abstinence, R01DA052465-06 Sex- and hormone-dependent differences in memory vulnerability to acute traumatic stress, R01MH139931-01 Epigenetic regulation of Cdk5 in cognition and emotion, R01MH126027-04
Qualifications: PhD, MD or MD/PhD required. Expertise in neurobiology and/or molecular biology is required. Knowledge of protein biochemistry, chromatin biology, and/or bioinformatics (including mathematics and computational biology), behavior, are encouraged. Competitive salary > NIH minimum.
Application Instructions:
  • Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
  • Applications should be sent through interfolio using the link below and include:
  • Cover Letter that includes (1) a brief summary of your present and future research interests

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Senior

Location

Coatesville, PA

Occupation

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

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