Summary
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the Beck Lab at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine and the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut. The selected candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research using genomic, transcriptomic, computational, and molecular biology approaches to investigate structural variation in human and mammalian genomes.
Postdoctoral Associate Position – Beck Lab, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), USA
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate (Beck Lab)
Position Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) |
| Lab | Beck Lab |
| Job Type | Full-time Postdoctoral Position |
| Job ID | JR005637 |
| Location | Farmington, Connecticut, USA |
| Salary | $65,589 – $75,569 per year (depending on postdoctoral experience) |
| Research Mode | Experimental Biology + Computational Genomics |
| Application Status | Open (as listed) |
Research Area
Genomics, Transcriptomics, Structural Variation, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Human Genetics, and Mammalian Genome Research
Location
The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Ph.D. in Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong research background with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
- Experience with statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
- Knowledge of computational biology tools and willingness to learn programming languages such as Python or R.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture and differentiation.
- Understanding of structural variation and genome variant mechanisms.
- Experience with bioinformatics libraries for data analysis.
- Knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC) pipelines.
- Experience working in Linux command-line environments.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Associate will:
- Conduct research on structural variants and their biological consequences in human and mammalian genomes.
- Analyze genomic and transcriptomic datasets using computational approaches.
- Perform molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture experiments.
- Investigate mechanisms influencing genome variation and transcriptional changes.
- Use bioinformatics tools to analyze human and mouse sequencing data.
- Develop reproducible computational workflows and apply statistical methods.
- Maintain research documentation and curate experimental data.
- Prepare manuscripts, research reports, and grant applications.
- Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate with researchers performing both computational and laboratory-based studies.
Salary / Benefits
The annual salary structure is based on postdoctoral experience:
| Postdoctoral Experience | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Year 0–1 | $65,589 |
| Year 1–2 | $67,318 |
| Year 2–3 | $69,095 |
| Year 3–4 | $70,521 |
| Year 4–5 | $72,877 |
| Year 5–6 | $75,569 |
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- At least two letters of reference
- A one-page research statement describing research interests and experience
Applications should be submitted through the official Jackson Laboratory career portal for Job ID JR005637.
Last Date for Apply
Open Now
Not specified on the official job posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
