Postdoctoral Scholar – Mammalian Enhancer – Kvon Lab

August 23, 2024The Kvon Lab (https://www.kvonlab.org/) in the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology at University of California, Irvine is seeking applicants for a NIH-funded Postdoctoral Scholar position. The successful candidate will work on several projects aiming to understand mammalian enhancer regulation in the context of the 3D genome, human congenital disorders, and mammalian evolution (see Kvon et al. Nature Reviews Genetics 2021, Kvon et al. Cell 2020, and Kvon et al. Cell 2016). The projects will involve using cutting-edge mouse transgenesis and genome editing techniques as well as genomic technologies such as Hi-C and multiome and scRNA-seq. A strong background in analyzing sequencing data in any model system is preferred but not required. The Kvon Lab is committed to mentorship and career development for all of its members. UCI provides excellent support for postdocs (https://grad.uci.edu/postdocs/information-for-postdocs), which includes the development of leadership and teaching skills, career development, and full benefits. Several child care services are available on the campus. The city of Irvine is a diverse, safe, and family-friendly city at a driving distance to Los Angeles and San Diego.Qualified candidates should submit (1) curriculum vitae, including previous work experience and publications, (2) cover letter that includes a summary of research interests, why they would like to join the lab, and future career goals, and (3) contact information for three references to the following recruitment URL: https://recruit.ap.uci/JPF09203. Candidates are encouraged to apply by August 31, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact the lab head Evgeny Kvon directly (ekvon@uci.edu).The salary range for this position is $64,480 – $77,327. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Scale for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries,” i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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