PhD position available at Cornell University Functional genomics and Epigenetics

A graduate assistantship position is available at Dr. Ellie J. Duan's Epigenetic and Functional Genomics Research Group (https://ellieduan.github.io/) at Cornell University - Department of Animal Science for those who are seeking a Ph.D. degree in Animal Science starting from August 20, 2021 (Fall semester). The position will be located at Cornell main campus in Ithaca, NY.  

The successful candidate will participate in collaborative projects and execute basic research on genomic and epigenetic regulation in early embryonic development. The research areas include but are not limited to studying the molecular mechanism of environmental impacts on epigenetic regulation and the parental effects of embryonic development. Through these projects, the candidate will acquire strong technical expertise in advanced functional genomics research, bioinformatics, statistics, and next generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis. Further training opportunities will be provided to develop a wide array of professional and personal skills, including mentorship, scientific writing, project management, science communication, and career development.

The successful candidate must be goal oriented, highly self-motivated and dedicated to be productive and open to interdisciplinary projects. Applicants should have strong interests in molecular biology, embryology, epigenetics, genomics or bioinformatics. Practical experience in cell culture, embryo culture, NGS library construction and/or analysis of NGS data is highly preferred but not required. We recognize the candidates may have their own sets of skills in their field which may not completely match with the advertised position. We foster diversity in the workplace and encourage any interested individual with a strong record of research productivity and relevant experience to apply. Stipend and tuition funding are also available on a competitive basis within the Department of Animal Science.

Application process

Interested individuals should forward the following documents to Ellie Duan (jingyue.duan@gmail.com)

• CV, including a list of publications/presentations (if any) and a list of relevant technical skills
  

• unofficial transcripts (bachelor and/or master degree)
  

• up to a 2-page statement of research experience, interests and goals.
  

Submitted documents will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The qualified applicants will be contacted for further discussion and initiate the interview process.

To be considered, interested individuals must apply for the Ph.D. program in Animal Science at Cornell University. The application process follows Cornell University and the Department of Animal Science requirements and guidelines:

Cornell University: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/

College of Agriculture and Life Science: https://cals.cornell.edu/

Animal Science: https://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/graduate/

Faculty homepage: Ellie J. Duan https://ellieduan.github.io/join_us/

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach. (https://www.cornell.edu/)

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

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y1er2er2 发表于 2020-10-22 09:45
你好，请问本科数学/生物 double major，研究生biostats（主要研究gwas），数学统计背景较强，但是相对而言 ...

帮忙转发的，具体项目不太清楚。可以直接发邮件联系。