Junior Laboratory Associate (Li Lab)

The Fei Li lab lab at NYU’s Department of Biology is looking for a highly motivated and independent individual to work as a Junior Laboratory Associate. This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.

This position is for a trainee preparing for a research path. It will provide development of technical skills; supervision by senior scientists incorporating individual development plan in support of training goals and those of faculty mentor; and possible publication of research findings during appointment period.

Responsibilities may include conducting experiments; data analysis; troubleshooting and resolving problems and helping with special projects; maintaining lab equipment, including glassware, and media preparation.

Projects in the Fei Li lab focus on studying molecular mechanisms of epigenetics and chromatin organization using fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe as a model organism. Planned projects use a combination of advanced approaches, including molecular genetics, live cell imaging, biochemistry, genomics, and structural biology, to address fundamental questions in epigenetics. For more information about our past and ongoing work, visit lab website: http://as.nyu.edu/biology/directory.fei-li.html

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $58,656-$59,600. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Biology or a related field, and 2 years of research experience. Experiences with yeast genetics, epigenetics and chromatin, or fluorescence microscopy are desirable but not required.

Please upload your application materials via Interfolio. Include the following items: 1) CV including a list of publications; 2) a short summary of your present and future research interests; 3) a list of three references and their contact information.