Postdoctoral Associate – Biology and Genomics: The Aitken Lab at the Yale School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in Cancer Biology and Genomics. This role focuses on investigating the causes and consequences of mutational processes in human health and disease.
Postdoctoral Associate – Cancer Biology and Genomics (Aitken Lab)
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Cancer Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology
Location:
Yale School of Medicine, Center of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, New Haven, CT, USA, with opportunities for collaboration with the University of Cambridge, UK.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or MD-PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biomedicine, bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Proven track record of research productivity, demonstrated by first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals or preprints.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing, executing, and interpreting experiments and analyses.
- Supervising and training students and staff members.
- Participating in group meetings, journal clubs, and CMCO seminars.
- Preparing manuscripts and contributing to grant proposals.
- Presenting work at internal and external scientific meetings.
- Assisting with lab organization and shared tasks.
- Establishing new local and international collaborations.
Candidates with expertise in cell and molecular biology, cancer biology, and genomics, as well as those experienced in genomic instability, DNA damage/repair, and mutagenesis, are highly desirable. Computational experience is also beneficial but not required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email Dr. Sarah Aitken at sarah.aitken@yale.edu with the following documents:
- Cover letter detailing research experience, motivation to join the Aitken Lab, and future career goals.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Contact information for three referees (including email addresses and phone numbers), with one being your most recent line manager.
Please include “Postdoctoral Associate (Experimental), Your Full Name” in the subject line of your email.
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; hence, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
