Seeking a highly motivated, organized, and responsible individual to lead a major component of our new cancer genetics and epigenetics lab, as a foundation for their career advancement in academia or industry. Candidates will leverage cancer genomics and epigenomics data that we have generated in a variety of pediatric and adult brain tumors to undertake experiments in functional discovery, validation, as well as the development of integrated large-scale datasets using new genetic technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn new concepts and technical skills, but most importantly harbor an enthusiasm for working in a team-based environment and interfacing with national and international collaborative efforts.

• Designs and conducts laboratory research experiments.
• Documents, interprets, and presents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• Collects, compiles and analyses data; maintains records.
• Writes manuscripts for scientific publication
• Works with maintaining mice, performing procedures related to their project.
• Utilizes advanced computer programs with guidance.
• Trains less experienced members of the lab and assisting with technical procedures

Required: Doctoral degree with experience related to responsibilities/duties. Candidates more than 3 years from receiving their PhD will not be considered. An ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in molecular biology based techniques, experience with animal handling and procedures, and have a willingness to learn/work with complex computational software (R, unix, python, perl).