Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroepigenomics

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroepigenomics at Fordham University.

Posting date: 09/25/2025 |

Start date:

ASAP

Location:

Rose Hill Campus, Onsite work arrangement.
Hybrid policy:
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• Title of Position
  :
  Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroepigenomics
• Department
  :
  Biology
• Campus
  :
  Rose Hill
• Work Arrangement
  :
  Onsite
• Posting Number
  : A819P
• Number of Vacancies
  : 1
• FLSA
  :
  Exempt
• Scheduled Hours Per Week
  : 35

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be part of the neuroepigenetics research team, focusing on hormonal and environmental factors driving sex differences in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. This position involves characterizing molecular and cellular changes in the human and rodent brain across different reproductive states and across sexes, utilizing advanced epigenomics techniques and bioinformatics data analyses.

The incumbent performs bioinformatics analyses of various genomics datasets and interprets data.

• Analyzes genomics experiments including single-cell multiome ATAC-seq/RNA-seq, and cell-type specific ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, Hi-C, and Micro-C assays
• Leads the dry lab team and is involved in data maintenance, data submission, and communication with the sequencing cores and other bioinformatics teams
• Analyzes and interprets data, performs conference presentations, and prepares manuscripts
• Attends meetings with lab members and collaborators, and mentors undergraduate and graduate students

• Required Education and Experience
  :
  PhD in biological sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field
• Required Knowledge and Skills
  :
  Good communication skills; ability to work well independently and with others
• Preferred Qualifications
  :
  Expertise in molecular and computational biology, neuroscience; experience in the analysis of transcriptomics and epigenomics data

• Minimum Starting Salary
  : $67,000.00
• Maximum Starting Salary
  : $70,000.00
• Benefits
  :
  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

• Is this a Union position? No
• Posting Date
  : 09/25/2025
• EEO Statement
  :
  Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.