Postdoctoral Fellow – Alexander Lab Full-time

The Alexander Lab seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to independently drive research projects, collaborate across disciplines, and help foster an interactive and dynamic research community. Research in the Alexander Lab spans scales of biology as well as experimental and computational approaches. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in gene regulatory mechanisms, with a track record of creative research in molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, imaging approaches and/or bioinformatics. 

If selected for this position, you will be expected to:

• Develop and drive an independent research project in the general area of nuclear-speckle-based gene regulation with input and direction from Dr. Alexander
• Design and conduct scientifically rigorous experiments that address key open questions in the field of speckle biology
• Contribute to an intellectually stimulating and collaborative laboratory environment

Position Requirements

Ph.D. degree in a life science discipline. Preferred candidates will be within ~1 year of completing their Ph.D.

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone, and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.  

Compensation & Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. The salary for this role is $74,300.00 per annum. The salary range or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
  
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